The "Name the Station" game

[martinsh]

Taunton

More than one TOC surely ?

 

[Trainfan344]

Indeed, Cross Country services call there on the way to penzance.

 

[Searle]

Shortlands?

 

[martinsh]

Didcot Parkway ?

(hoping XC don't stop there ! )

 

[Trainfan344]

Nope, clue 5:

I am served by southeastern trains bound for London Victoria.

 

[clagmonster]

In the hope that everything calls at the next station in the three possible directions; Swanley?

 

[BurtonM]

Bromley South?

 

[Trainfan344]

None of these, I'll give it another 24 hours

 

[martinsh]

None of these, I'll give it another 24 hours

Really ??? I had good look at my track atlas yesterday and Swanley was the ONLY place I could find that matches all the clues.

 

[Trainfan344]

The awnser I wanted was Newington

 

[martinsh]

Clue 3: There are 3 possible moves from this station in the Next Station is... game on this forum.

Technically speaking yes, but the direct line to Kemsley is hardly frequently used !
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Clue 4: This station lies at the end of a four track section with the tracks merging into 2.

Hardly a 4 track section - more like an extended loop !

 

[Trainfan344]

Clue 1: I have 1 platform.

 

[clagmonster]

Kildonan?

 

[Buttsy]

Combe

 

[martinsh]

Islip

 

[Trainfan344]

Clue 2: I do not and never have had a train service to London

 

[martinsh]

Glan Conwy

 

[Buttsy]

Falls Of Crucahan

 

[clagmonster]

Dunrobin Castle?

 

[Trainfan344]

Clue 3: I am electrified but not by overhead wires.

 

[Buttsy]

Moreton (Dorset)

 

[martinsh]

Moreton (Dorset)

Read clue 2 again !

Ormskirk ?

 

[Trainfan344]

Clue 4: I am served by trains to a port.

 

[Buttsy]

Bishopstone

 

[Trainfan344]

Clue 5: I am on an Island

 

[Buttsy]

Lake?

 

[Trainfan344]

Correct!

 

[Buttsy]

1: This station is in England

 

[clagmonster]

Penrith?

 

[Buttsy]

2: This station is not electrified