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Title: Ghost (trains) do exist - well according to the Beeb anyway Post by: BerkshireBugsy on July 02, 2012, 13:47:10 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18644343
And I think i have read threads about this on here somewhere... (title edited from "host trains" to "ghost trains" in order to assist those searching for more info - P.) Title: Re: Ghost (trains) do exist - well according to the Beeb anyway Post by: Btline on July 02, 2012, 18:28:40 At least Auntie's got it right this time. I remember a BBC report about these trains but using the Chiltern GX to Pad service, which is not a ghost train but one to retain driver route knowledge.
Title: Re: Ghost (trains) do exist - well according to the Beeb anyway Post by: eightf48544 on July 02, 2012, 21:40:27 Try http://www.psul4all.free-online.co.uk/intro.htm (http://www.psul4all.free-online.co.uk/intro.htm)
Gives a complete summary of Ghost Trains and trains taking unusual routes in 2012 it also has historical records. Not sure what constitutes a ghost train rather than booked service over an unusual route. I suppose the classic Stockport Staybridge one way on a Friday counts as ghost train but the line is apprently also used by the Rail Touring Co Scarborough Flyer! But what about Bristol Dr.Days Junction - Feeder Bridge Junction (123,132) PC01 1553 SSuX Bristol Parkway - Bath Spa Also used by trains (diverted from the direct Swindon - Bristol Parkway route) shown to call at Bristol Parkway with extended station time (or Bath Spa then Newport), but not shown to call at Bristol Temple Meads: none shown in timetable. To quote a FGW example. Editted to elimate some typos and introduce others. I realyy must learn to proof read! Title: Re: Ghost (trains) do exist - well according to the Beeb anyway Post by: grahame on July 03, 2012, 07:50:07 These are the ones I picked up based on LINES in or very near to FGW territory with less that one train per day.
Quote Westbury East Loop Junction - Hawkeridge Junction 1706 SSuX Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads Didcot West Curve Junction - Foxhall Junction 2146 SSuX Reading - Birmingham New Street Carmarthen Junction - Carmarthen Bridge Junction 1057 SuX Cardiff Central - Fishguard Harbour Margam East Junction - Margam Moors Junction via OVE (Ogmore Vale Extension) 0357 SSuX Swansea - Paddington Bristol Dr.Days Junction - Feeder Bridge Junction 1553 SSuX Bristol Parkway - Bath Spa Doesn't cover stations though - such as Pilning - where plenty passes through but nothing useful stops. I wouldn't actually consider the Westbury loop service to be a "Ghost". Indeed - it may be a first shoot rather than a last remenant. Title: Re: Ghost (trains) do exist - well according to the Beeb anyway Post by: dog box on July 03, 2012, 17:18:31 0357 swa to pad via OVE is purely route knowledge retention based
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