were applied, and steam cut off. It was claimed that additionally, the system would detect and restrict excessive speed on sharp curves, broken rails, and failure of the train braking system. The Railway Magazine journalist commented that "As to how far these claims are justified we are not prepared to comment in default of more complete information". Closure The line had never been profitable, and as motor buses became reliable and commonplace, they offered a much more attractive means of getting to the summit. The Dyke railway terminus was some distance below the summit, and a stiff climb was needed after arrival to get there. As custom declined, closure became inevitable and the last train ran on 31 December 1938. The route today In 2016, the route from Aldrington to Hangleton Way has been mostly covered by commercial businesses or housing, although some undeveloped sections remain showing the outline of the route, including a tree-lined section along the edge of Hove cemetery. North of Hangleton Way, to Brighton and Hove Golf Club, the route is now a public footpath. The section between the golf club and The Dyke station terminus is now private land on which stands the remains of Golf Club Halt platform. The site of The Dyke station is occupied by farm buildings. Notes References Further reading Peter A Harding, The Dyke Branch Line, 2000, (32 pages) Paul Clark, The Railways of Devil's Dyke, Crown Press, Keighley, 1976, (69 pages) Closed railway lines in South East England Rail transport in East Sussex Rail transport in West Sussex