Westerham Station
Opened 3rd July 1881 closed 3rd October 1961
Westerham Platform Ticket August 1959
A view of the terminus of Westerham in July 1960 The Station was built during a time of financial restraint with the goal of keeping costs to a minimum. As a result, all of the station’s buildings were constructed out of timber, a cost-effective material compared to traditional brick or stone. The station, which served as the terminus of the line, featured a single platform located on the up (north) side of the tracks. This platform was accompanied by a single-storey building that stretched 70 feet in length and was built with tongue-and-groove timber. Its roof was hipped and covered in slate, with two brick chimneystacks rising from its surface. The building was situated on a low brick base, .In some respects it was in the style of Col. Stephens buildings but larger.
In 1882, the Crown Hotel opened directly opposite the station, providing convenient accommodation for travellers and Passengers arriving by trains. It was sadly demolished in the early 1990s and has since been replaced by an office development also named The Crown.
A view of the former Crown Hotel from Westerham Signal box
The station frontage, in 1960 showing the bus stop. note the tatty appearance of the building.
Westerham Signal box. Stevens & Sons provided the signalling which had a thirteen lever ,frame. The box was of wooden construction.
Westerham’s Signalman removing the train staff to give to the train crew in a pouch
A view inside Westerham Box, showing the thirteen lever frame.
Westerham’s water tower.
Note the lower quadrant SER signal that controlled the yard exit
Collecting the single line token from the arriving train from Dunton Green
An Interesting lower quadrant signal at Westerham that controlled the exit from the yard. dating from SER times
Westerham Signal Box diagram Copyright BR(S)