Warnham station in 1980

This photograph was taken one summer evening in 1980.  At this time, the down line platform still had a roof and the level crossing and the signal box were still in use.  In 1980, trains only served Warnham in the morning and evening rush hours.  There was a train once every half hour in each direction with one train an hour going to Waterloo and one to Victoria. All the downward journeys terminated at Horsham.  The most noticeable thing about the station was the almost complete absence of passengers.  On average, only one or two people would get on or off each train.  I remember asking the signalman once how many tickets he had sold during his shift. I was informed that over the shift, he had only sold one single to Horsham.  It is perhaps surprising that the station stayed open.  Today, the level of service is slightly better but the appearance of the station has somewhat deteriorated. 

For a photograph of Warnham station taken from the road in 1976, please follow this link:

http://horshamer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/warnham-station-in-1976.html