London and Croydon Railway

The London & Croydon Railway (L&C) was incorporated in 1835, and the line to West Croydon was opened June 5 1839. In 1845 the L&C laid down the atmospheric system of propulsion; it worked for about a year but was not success, so the pipes were removed, although the old stationary engine-house still remains at Forest Hill station.

On July 27 1846 the Railway amalgamated with the London & Brighton Railway to form the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway.