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Unwelcome Station
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I think we should organise a meet at Berney Arms, so Rail-UK could have the claim to fame of possibly the largest numbers of people using the station on the day! 
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As for unwelcome stations, I'd add Byfleet and New Haw, one from my TOC!
Ok it's not in the middle of nowhere, but the shelter is pretty damning and the subway, stairs and the station itself is very grotty! Have a look at a picture of its TVM on NRE!
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As for unwelcome stations, I'd add Byfleet and New Haw, one from my TOC!
Ok it's not in the middle of nowhere, but the shelter is pretty damning and the subway, stairs and the station itself is very grotty! Have a look at a picture of its TVM on NRE!
Harlesden
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Brigg
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Meet at Berney Arms then once on the train all buy a single to Shippea Hill or Lakenheath.
Mattmatt
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Denton! one train a week (if it comes!),
Rich_D3167
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The station isn't the nicest of stations, admittedly, but there's plenty of amenities nearby, at least, with it being very near the town centre, so if you got stuck there, it's not the end of the world. The same applies to Gainsborough Central. Kriton Lindsey, however, is a bit out of the way (on the edge of the village at the bottom of a hill), but nothing too serious.
Shimbleshanks
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Shotton. Or Shotts.
pitdiver
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I think we should organise a meet at Berney Arms, so Rail-UK could have the claim to fame of possibly the largest numbers of people using the station on the day!
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As for unwelcome stations, I'd add Byfleet and New Haw, one from my TOC!
Ok it's not in the middle of nowhere, but the shelter is pretty damning and the subway, stairs and the station itself is very grotty! Have a look at a picture of its TVM on NRE!
I am all for meeting at BA just let us know and we will be there. SWMBO says she will come as well as she thinks it is such a "pretty" station
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VTPreston_Tez
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There's a forum you can go to to organize a BA meeting.
Tim B
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But spare a thought for William Huskisson who passed away in the nearby vicarage in 1830 ........
swcovas
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I don't think anyone has mentioned it but Sugar Loaf on the Central wales line would be a pretty bleak place to be stranded on a winter's night after the last train has gone. Surrounded by mountains and a 3 mile walk to civilization at Llanwrtyd, although once there you will find some good pubs.
gogogoadam
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Longcross?
Pretty scary at night.....
Pretty scary at night.....
The islander
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MidnightFlyer
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Berrylands which as staffed and has 2tph to London...
The islander
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The trouble is if the Hampton Court get turned around at Surbiton you could have a wait on your hands. Sometimes they do get the new line trains to call additionally.
But let say I found it quicker to get the bus back to Surbiton.
Oh it has a *bus* service as well? Not so desolate...
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Stonebridge Park and Maryland
Well I was going to suggest Norton Bridge but as I have been beaten to it I'll say Beaulieu Road or prehaps here during the winter months (or one of the other stations on the line):
Super Sprinter
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Altnabreac looks just about the worst to be honest! Stranded with only a massive forest and possible scotch oats fed highland yeti for company!
I love this bit on wikipedia in regards to the station:
"One of Britain's most isolated stations, it is a request stop used almost solely by walkers and those who enjoy visiting obscure locations".
Erm.........who are these people? I would certainly not wish to meet one!
I love this bit on wikipedia in regards to the station:
"One of Britain's most isolated stations, it is a request stop used almost solely by walkers and those who enjoy visiting obscure locations".
Erm.........who are these people? I would certainly not wish to meet one!
Scotty
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I have!! Once on, once off. Walked to the Don Valley from it...
londonmidland
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Not sure if this has been mentioned earlier but I definitely wouldn't like to stay at Ardwick Station. Even though you've got the busy lines out of Manchester Piccadilly, it only gets 5tpd.
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Dunrobin Castle, Loch Eil Outward Bound or Chathill?
Erm.........who are these people? I would certainly not wish to meet one!
I am planning on going there one day but not for the kick of visiting obscure locations.
pitdiver
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As the OP of this thread I think it has run it's course. In my opinion for what it's worth I still think Berney Arms is a strong contender in England along with Altnabreac in Scotland. As for Wales perhaps Sugar Loaf is the strongest candidate
So shall we say there are a number of stations in Great Britain that one or more of us think are pretty unwelcoming . We all have a "favourite". So can all agree to perhaps disagree on this subjoect
So shall we say there are a number of stations in Great Britain that one or more of us think are pretty unwelcoming . We all have a "favourite". So can all agree to perhaps disagree on this subjoect
Stonebridge Park is delightful isn't it? I stayed in a nearby hotel (another lovely place) earlier this year. I went to a gig in Brixton (I know how to pick my spots) and the almost last Tube home from there was an education
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