Closed Stations Journey quiz

[Whistler40145]

Astwood Halt

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Astwood Halt

Already played on posting # 89,219

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Just explaining, re self -- no adverse criticism implied -- I interpreted "Tunnelly Junction Line" as referring to the section, with its tunnel, between Astwood Halt and the Worcesters(!) -- the "TJL" form of words conveyed nothing specific to me, and Googling a moment ago, yielded nothing thereon.

You are correct in saying that the location was between Astwood Halt and the two Worcester stations.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Henwick

Boughton Halt

 

[DerekC]

Rushwick Halt

 

[Calthrop]

Rushwick Halt

 

[Calthrop]

Bransford Road

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Newland Halt

 

[Ash Bridge]

Malvern Wells

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Ledbury Town Halt

 

[DerekC]

Greenway Halt

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Dymock

 

[Calthrop]

Four Oaks Halt

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Newent

 

[Calthrop]

Malswick Halt

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Barbers Bridge

 

[Calthrop]

Churchdown

 

[Calthrop]

You are correct in saying that the location was between Astwood Halt and the two Worcester stations.

I feel that I must be a bit slow at present: have just twigged that the point where the lines divide north of Worcester -- right for Foregate Street, left for Shrub Hill -- is called Tunnel Junction ...

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Churchdown

Indeed we could have taken the line there in order to reverse and take the line southwards leading to the Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway, but there was a much easier option by taking the other line through the open station of Stonehouse (precluding the need for reversal) and the first closed station we would then meet was that of.....

Ebley Crossing Halt

 

[Calthrop]

Indeed we could have taken the line there in order to reverse and take the line southwards leading to the Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway, but there was a much easier option by taking the other line through the open station of Stonehouse (precluding the need for reversal) and the first closed station we would then meet was that of.....

Ebley Crossing Halt

Doesn't the preamble say that we take the Midland & South Western Junction Railway; or am I thoroughly and completely "bewuthered" these days?

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Doesn't the preamble say that we take the Midland & South Western Junction Railway; or am I thoroughly and completely "bewuthered" these days?

I think the words of the old song, "Betwitched, bothered and bewildered", are more applicable, as if you look on the journey preamble, the Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway is stated BEFORE the Midland & South Western Junction Railway.

 

[Calthrop]

I think the words of the old song, "Betwitched, bothered and bewildered", are more applicable, as if you look on the journey preamble, the Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway is stated BEFORE the Midland & South Western Junction Railway.

Oi be stoopid, master -- consulting Google has revealed to me quite what the C&GWUR was: name & application clearly, previously not on my radar. Think I now "get" what's happening.

After your Ebley Crossing Halt: Cashes Green Halt -- and now, going back to bed !

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Downfield Crossing Halt

Beatitude for the day....

Blessed are those who arise at 0500 hours to participate on the Closed Stations Journey quiz, for their eyes shall be opened and great knowledge imparted to them and all their iniquities shall be forgiven.

The home-made beatitude above based on the ideals of the De Profundis Psalm 130 is from the memory of my days at St Bede's College, Manchester, from 1956 to 1962 when I was the only day boy in the Classics stream, the others being boarders from all parts of the United Kingdom who were wishing to train for the priesthood, effectively giving me a far deeper grounding in theology that would be the norm. A more modern English translation these days reads:-
"Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord, Lord hear my voice
Let your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication
if you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness, that you may be revered
I trust in the Lord, my soul trusts in His word
My soul waits for the Lord more than sentinels wait for the dawn
More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord
For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plentiful redemption
And he will redeem Israel from all their iniquities".

 

[Whistler40145]

Bowbridge Crossing Halt

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Ham Mill Halt

 

[Whistler40145]

Brimscombe Bridge Halt

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Brimscombe

 

[Whistler40145]

St. Mary's Crossing Halt

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Chalford

 

[Whistler40145]

Tetbury Road