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Hayling Billy Line

This line ran from Havant station to Hayling (the south of Hayling Island), Hampshire, England. It was opened in 1865 as a single track line with no passing loops and was one of only two fixed links to the mainland. It passed over Langstone harbour on a wooden viaduct with a swing bridge in the middle. The main reason given to close the line was the condition of the wooden structure. After closure, the wooden viaduct was removed leaving only the pillars on which it was mounted in place today. Four trains an hour travelled between Havant and Hayling and these were very popular. The lines closure in 1963 has resulted in only one fixed link to the island (the road bridge at Langstone). The line of the railway has now been converted to a footpath and cycleway.
It is hoped that the signal will be restored to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the lines closure.
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*******************************The HB50 Project is under way***************************************
The web site has just been launched. Please visit http://www.haylingbilly50.co.uk/ to keep up-to-date with what is happening. The website includes a forum where you can register and post comments/images of your memories and comment on the project.
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29 Aug 2011 About 400yds from the station throat, Langstone harbour can be glimpsed through the trees and shrubs. In the distance lies Portsdown Hill.
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29 Aug 2011 About 400yds from the station throat, Langstone harbour can be glimpsed through the trees and shrubs. In the distance lies Portsdown Hill.

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  • 29 Aug 2011 The station throat is now a 'dirt jump' for cyclists. It lies immediately north of the industrial units.
  • 29 Aug 2011 View of the trail looking north from what was the station throat.
  • 29 Aug 2011 About 400yds from the station throat, Langstone harbour can be glimpsed through the trees and shrubs. In the distance lies Portsdown Hill.
  • 25 Oct 2011 Gas Station Lamp from Hayling South railway station.
  • 25 Oct 2011 Gas Station Lamp from Hayling South railway station.
  • Route of proposed tramway. Read the article about this here > <a href="http://www.haylingbilly50.co.uk/node/84">http://www.haylingbilly50.co.uk/node/84</a>
  • Route of proposed tramway. Read the article about this here > <a href="http://www.haylingbilly50.co.uk/node/84">http://www.haylingbilly50.co.uk/node/84</a>
  • Route of proposed tramway. Read the article about this here > <a href="http://www.haylingbilly50.co.uk/node/84">http://www.haylingbilly50.co.uk/node/84</a>
  • 1850's map of the proposed hayling Railway and docks scheme.
An article behind this image may be read by following <a href="http://www.haylingbilly50.co.uk/node/97">this link.</a>
  • Sam Walder in LBSCR Guards uniform circa 1899. Sam worked on the Hayling branch line for 39 years
This image was found on this <a href="http://stillthere.info/tree5/bsamuelwalder1870.htm"> Family Tree website</a> belonging to Geoff Nutting. This website is well worth a visit.
Image re-produced on my site courtesy of Roger Nash (the copyright holder).
  • Sam Walder in SR Guards uniform circa 1930. Sam worked on the Hayling branch line for 39 years.
This image was found on this <a href="http://stillthere.info/tree5/bsamuelwalder1870.htm"> Family Tree website</a> belonging to Geoff Nutting. This website is well worth a visit.
Image re-produced on my site courtesy of Roger Nash (the copyright holder).
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