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stevelyon Oct 30th, 2010 03:27 AM

ghost train in uk
 
The title may result in this message slipping under peoples radar. But for those interested, this radio 4 programme is full of quirky people visiting overlooked railway stations in the UK.

It mentions one of my favourite real ale pubs at the station in Stalybridge, although other real ale pubs attached to railway stations that I frequent are not mentioned: The Trackside a great real ale pub built from a converted waiting room in Bury. Full of trainspotters and boozers swilling down pints of 'Piston Broke' and chomping on real pork pies. A joy to visit.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vhhcf

stokebailey Oct 30th, 2010 06:59 AM

Fun, stevelyon. Thanks.

rogerdodger Oct 30th, 2010 08:50 AM

Enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

bellini Oct 30th, 2010 10:07 AM

Stalybridge Station ---now that takes me back! Have spent many a happy hour at the Folk Club there- still going??

Cowboy1968 Oct 30th, 2010 10:10 AM

Brilliant programme - that was lots of fun. Thanks for posting.
Too bad I won't be in London on a tuesday next time to catch the ghost bus from Ealing Broadway...

stevelyon Oct 31st, 2010 01:00 AM

One for bellini:

http://jimfolk.users.btopenworld.com...musicians.html


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