South Hayling station showing the engine shed.
Model railways of the branch
This section deals with models associated with the branch line
Another superb model of a locomotive that worked on the Hayling branch line in the Victorian era (1890's). The 7mm scale model was built by Peter Korrison and Richard Barton and painted by Alan Brackenborough.
People have asked 'what has happened to Alan's model?'. It was sold to the Hampshire Museums Service in August 2000. Alan built the model in stages starting with North Hayling station in 1956/8. this was to be a stand-alone model but by the early 1960's Alan was keen to build the bridge and then the [...]
This is a model of 32646 which I started to make in 1969. I used to visit the Hayling Billy pub to see details specific to 32646 since, in later years, all surviving terriers were different.
This model of 32640 was built in the 1980's by Colin Hayward for Denis Tillman. This model is in BR livery and will bring the locomtives, used on the Hayling branch up to date. It will be featured with the other model locomotives and rolling stock at the exhibition at The Spring. See also Gauge [...]
These models have been kindly offered, on loan, for the exhibition at The Spring (Arts and Heritage Centre), Havant. These have been beautifully constructed and painted as are the Colin Paul models. 359 'Hayling Island' The prototype was built by Sharp Stewart and is seen here as it was when running on the Hayling Island [...]
A beautiful scratch-built model of No 481 'Inspector', displaying the livery it carried following conversion. This model shall be displayed at The Spring, Havant, between 13th October - 13th November 2013. Another exciting exhibit to see. The notes and pictures below, were submitted by Colin Paul. See for the history of this locomotive. LONDON BRIGHTON & SOUTH [...]
See article Hayling Railway in World War 2 by Derek Oakley
See article Hayling Railway in World War 2 by Derek Oakley
Hayling Railway in Wartime by Derek Oakley The importance of the railway line between Havant and Hayling Island during World War 2 cannot be underestimated. Although the Island was a restricted area with only about 4,000 residents, it was soon inundated with service personnel, mostly Royal Navy and Army.. The Goods Shed, now The Station Theatre [...]
