Sad Sprinter
Established Member
Just another alternative history thought experiment. Lets say the Crystal Palace was moved to another location-say Victoria Park in Hackey, so the West End of London and Crystal Palace Railway was never built. How would that affect the development of railways in South London? My guess is:
Without the WELCPR, the EKR would probably connect to the LBSCR at Penge and run into London Bridge.
Perhaps the LBSCR would extend with the SER, from LBG to Charing Cross.
Battersea, without the LBSCR and LCDR would have more space for housing, Balham would be less developed for much longer.
Any thoughts? I doubt the LCDR could share tracks with the LBSCR forever, perhaps a full merger with the SER?
Without the WELCPR, the EKR would probably connect to the LBSCR at Penge and run into London Bridge.
Perhaps the LBSCR would extend with the SER, from LBG to Charing Cross.
Battersea, without the LBSCR and LCDR would have more space for housing, Balham would be less developed for much longer.
Any thoughts? I doubt the LCDR could share tracks with the LBSCR forever, perhaps a full merger with the SER?