HAUNTED RAILWAYS
Many train stations and the railways that are used around England have had ghost sightings, shadow figures seen and other strange happenings over the years and Kent is not excluded from these stories. Staff and passengers have shared their experiences and here is what GofEPS have found so far...
ASHFORD DISTRICT
TENTERDEN STEAM TRAIN STATION
STATION RD, TENTERDEN TN30
By the mid-nineteenth century, Tenterden was strategically situated at the centre of a triangle formed by various railway lines, significantly contributing to its connectivity and economic growth. The South Eastern Railway inaugurated its line from Redhill to Tonbridge on July 12, 1841, marking the beginning of Tenterden's railway expansion. Subsequently, the line extending from Headcorn opened on August 31, 1842, followed by the vital section to Ashford, which commenced operations on December 1, 1843. This expansion reached a pivotal point when the railway line extended from Ashford to Hastings on February 13, 1851.
The line connecting Tonbridge and Hastings completed the triangular network, which opened in stages, enhancing regional transport. The first segment reached Tunbridge Wells on November 24, 1846, followed by Robertsbridge on September 1, 1851, and Battle on January 1, 1852. The final leg to St Leonards was inaugurated on February 1, 1852. Notably, the extension to Tenterden Town was completed on April 15, 1903. On this date, the original station in Tenterden was renamed Rolvenden, symbolizing a new era for the town's transportation hub.
When World War II erupted in 1939, the Kent and East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) came under Government control, reflecting the strategic importance of railways during wartime logistics. It was placed under the Railway Operating Division of the Royal Engineers, and rail-mounted guns were stationed at Rolvenden and Wittersham to bolster defensive measures. The line became a crucial alternative supply route to the south coast, alleviating some logistical pressure on Ashford, a key node in the railway network. Additionally, essential components for Operation Pluto, aimed at establishing a pipeline to supply fuel to Allied forces, were transported along the line. Amidst the war, rising scrap metal prices led to the scrapping of a significant portion of surplus stock, impacting the railway's fleet.
On January 1, 1948, the K&ESR officially became part of British Railways, Southern Region, following nationalization, marking a significant shift in operational management. Despite various challenges, including securing a Light Railway Transfer Order, preservation efforts gained momentum. It wasn't until 1974 that the line partially reopened as a heritage steam railway between Tenterden and Rolvenden, reviving historical steam locomotive experiences for visitors. Further extensions followed, successfully reaching Wittersham Road in 1977, Northiam in 1990, and Bodiam in 2000. Most recently, an additional one-mile (1.6 km) extension to the historic site of Junction Road halt was completed in 2011, enhancing the railway's overall accessibility.
**HAUNTINGS**
Over the years, staff at the railway location have reported various strange sightings, including shadowy figures flitting through the station and unexplainable occurrences that add an enigmatic layer to its history. Investigations have taken place to delve deeper into these reported phenomena, generating interest from paranormal enthusiasts and heritage railway fans. For those intrigued by these ghostly tales, check the Events in Kent page or follow our social media updates for detailed information on upcoming investigations and events linked to this fascinating and mysterious location.
CANTERBURY DISTRICT
CHARTHAM RAILWAY STATION
CHARTHAM, CT4
Chartham railway station serves the village of Chartham in Kent, England. The station is operated by Southeastern and provides service on all their routes, making it a vital link for local commuters and travelers. Although the station is unmanned, it features modern amenities, including electronic indicator boards that display real-time train schedules and two automated information booths located on either side of the station, offering assistance to passengers. At the south end of the station, near the signal box, lies a manually operated level crossing, which adds a layer of complexity to the railway operations in the area.
A tragic accident occurred at this station, as documented in several local newspapers, including the Canterbury Journal, Kentish Times, and Farmers' Gazette, on Saturday, December 1, 1894. In late October of that year, a one-horse wagon carrying 21 hop-pickers and their children was en route to Horton Chapel Farm from Canterbury. As the wagon approached a level crossing connected to a private road, the group was unaware that a goods train, scheduled to arrive at 4:14 am but running two and a half hours late, was barreling down the tracks. Due to a thick blanket of fog that obscured visibility, the train's crew did not see the wagon in time to avert disaster.
The impact was devastating, claiming the lives of the wagon driver, a man estimated to be around 35 years old, and four passengers, one of whom was a child merely 18 months old. Tragically, two more individuals— including a two-and-a-half-year-old child— succumbed to their injuries after being rushed to Canterbury Hospital. In total, nine others sustained injuries, some of which were serious, and concerns persisted regarding potential additional fatalities in the aftermath of the incident. Compounding the tragedy, the horse pulling the wagon was killed instantly upon impact. Remarkably, the train itself remained intact and continued on the tracks without suffering any damage.
Witnesses later recounted that if the wagon driver had taken the time to stop at the level crossing, he might have heard the approaching train. He had traversed this route reliably for three years and, under the foggy conditions, did not anticipate the presence of a train at that hour. Mr. Sweetman, the train driver, who was not held responsible for the collision, noted that he had only spotted the horse's head moments before the crash occurred. He recalled immediately sounding the whistle, shutting off the steam, and engaging the vacuum brakes in a desperate attempt to slow down. However, it’s worth mentioning that he had already been on duty for eleven hours at that point, raising questions about fatigue and operational safety.
At that time, the railway saw a staggering 191 fatal accidents at level crossings in the preceding six and a half years, which sparked public outcry for implementing stringent safety measures. Advocates called for the establishment of gatekeeper lodges and the installation of signal systems to prevent future catastrophes. Additionally, there were proposals aimed at reducing the working hours of railway employees to a maximum of ten hours to mitigate fatigue-related incidents.
**HAUNTINGS**
Adding a layer of intrigue to the station's history, there is a well-known ghost story associated with it. One night around 11 pm, a signalman at the Chartham signal box was engaged in a phone conversation with a colleague stationed at the Wye signal box. Suddenly, the voice on the other end of the line escalated into screams of panic. Alarmed, the Chartham signalman inquired about the distress, only to learn that the signal box in Wye had begun to shake violently. At that moment, the signalman at Chartham experienced a similar phenomenon; the walls of the box trembled as if someone were relentlessly striking it with a sledgehammer every second.
He promptly opened the door, half-expecting to find someone outside responsible for the eerie disturbance, but upon stepping out, the violent shaking ceased abruptly, and no one was in sight. Although he continued to work at Chartham for several more years, he never encountered another incident of such intensity again; however, he occasionally reported experiencing mild, unexplained tremors in the signal box, leaving him and local folklore to ponder the station's mysterious past.
DOVER DISTRICT
MARINE RAILWAY STATION
LORD WARDEN SQUARE, DOVER CT17
It began its journey as a Cinque Port, serving as a crucial point for military operations throughout its history. In February 1915, this location was integral to the evacuation efforts of soldiers during World War I, with numerous wounded and deceased individuals passing through its gates. After the war, the site was revitalized and reopened in January 1919 as the Dover Marine Railway, providing essential transport services until it fully ceased operations in September 1994. Today, the structure is a listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
The station's entrance is conveniently located opposite the Lord Warden Hotel, and the footbridge connecting the station to the Admiralty Pier remains accessible for public use. Currently, part of the station is utilized by the Port of Dover, functioning as both a cruise terminal and a gateway for the Channel Tunnel.
Over the decades, several tragic deaths have occurred on the premises. Here are three documented incidents from the time the station was known as the Dover Marine Station, though it is likely that numerous other fatalities have occurred throughout its long history.
*Dover Express - Friday 20 July 1923
William Burrows, a 60-year-old employee residing at 68 Longfield Rd, was discovered lifeless in one of the railway carriages at the Marine Station on 19th July. He held a position as a foreman with the Southern Railway Company. Since the start of the year, he had been grappling with persistent chest pains following an injury to his arm that necessitated a hospital visit. Despite his prior complaints about the heat in the yard and feelings of malaise, he believed he had sufficiently recovered. Typically, he would take a short nap in one of the carriages during his break, which was known to his colleagues. When he failed to return to work as scheduled, coworkers became concerned and searched for him, only to find him deceased. Medical examinations later indicated that he died of heart failure, attributed to long-standing cardiovascular issues that resulted in the enlargement of his liver, spleen, and kidneys, ultimately causing a backlog in blood flow.
*Dover Express - Friday 25 April 1924
In the aftermath of the SS Engadine boiler disaster, which occurred in Boulogne and resulted in injuries to a fireman and a second engineer while claiming the lives of three firemen, the bodies of the deceased were transported back to Dover. They were placed in the mortuary as inquests proceeded to determine the circumstances surrounding their untimely deaths. The official verdicts delivered were classified as death by misadventure.
*Dover Express - Friday 27 September 1935
Sidney Dunnett, a 49-year-old man from Folkestone and a long-time employee of the Railway Company for 36 years, suffered fatal injuries after falling from a signal standard at the Marine Station while on duty the previous Tuesday. Following a fall of approximately eight feet, he was swiftly transported to the hospital, where he was found to be unconscious. His left hand and arm were involuntarily spasming, and significant swelling was noted on the right side of his occipital region. Initial assessments revealed no visible hemorrhage, and his pupils appeared normal, with no signs of burns. He was admitted to the hospital, and routine treatments were administered. Tragically, as the evening progressed around 8 o'clock, his breathing became labored and his pupils became unequal, which indicated potential damage to the right side of the brain. Despite resuscitation efforts, including artificial respiration, he passed away at 9:45 p.m. A post-mortem examination revealed a fracture of the occipital bone, with additional swelling extending into the left temple area. The cause of death was determined to be cerebral compression due to the fracture and subsequent hemorrhage, with no evidence suggesting electrical shock, as the power supply to that area had been turned off. The verdict was recorded as death by misadventure.
**HAUNTINGS**
Among the more intriguing aspects of the station's history is the account of potential hauntings. It is said that a part of the building, specifically now the Port of Dover’s Terminal 1, is haunted by the spirit of a soldier named Jimmy, who served during World War I. Legend has it that he worked at the Marine Station prior to the war, and reports of paranormal activity began shortly after his death at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Witnesses have described encountering a ghostly figure resembling a soldier in tattered World War I uniform appearing near the Railway Workers Memorial, adding an eerie chapter to the station's storied past.
MAIDSTONE DISTRICT
HARRIETSHAM RAILWAY STATION
HARRIETSHAM, MAIDSTONE ME17
Harrietsham station, located in Kent, opened its doors on July 1, 1884, as an integral part of the London, Chatham and Dover Railway's ambitious expansion project, which connected Maidstone to Ashford West. The station's goods yard, situated on the upside of the platform, featured three distinct sidings, with one specifically designated for the goods shed, facilitating the transport and storage of freight.
However, with the decline of freight traffic, the station ceased its freight services on May 1, 1961, marking the end of an era in commercial railway operations. The signal box, which played a crucial role in managing train movements at the station, was officially closed on November 5, 1972. Presently, the ticket office operates with limited hours, staffed only during the busy morning peak period to accommodate commuters.
Southeastern, the operating company, provides regular train services to and from Harrietsham, ensuring connectivity for local residents and travelers alike.
**Hauntings**
In the years following the Second World War, Harrietsham station has garnered a reputation for mysterious poltergeist activity. According to local lore, there is an eerie wartime stretcher displayed on the wall of the ticket office. It is said that if anyone attempts to remove this stretcher, unknown forces will unleash chaos by vandalizing the office, leaving staff and visitors alike feeling a sense of unease. These ghostly tales add an intriguing layer to the station's history.
MEDWAY DISTRICT
ROCHESTER RAILWAY STATION
STAR HILL, ROCHESTER ME1
Rochester railway station is situated on the Chatham Main Line in England, serving the historic town of Rochester in Kent. It lies between the stations of Sole Street and Chatham, making it a key stop for travelers in the area.
The original station opened in 1892 on Star Hill, as part of the East Kent Railway, marking an important development in local transportation. Over the years, it served countless passengers, becoming a vital link to surrounding regions. However, in December 2015, a modern station was inaugurated on Corporation Street, approximately 500 meters to the west of the original facility. This relocation was strategically designed to bring the station closer to the town center and its notable historic landmarks, thus enhancing accessibility for residents and visitors alike. Consequently, the original Rochester station building was officially closed on December 13, 2015, after more than a century of service.
**HAUNTINGS**
A chilling tale is associated with Rochester railway station, recounting the tragic story of a man who met his end over 100 years ago. Reportedly, he shot himself in a carriage as the train approached the station. Found by a train guard, he was quickly transported to St. Bartholomew's Hospital; however, despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
Months later, a pair of porters working at the station claimed to have encountered a spectral figure resembling the man who had died. They described him as having a haunting, anguished expression on his face. When the porters tried to approach him, the ghostly figure mysteriously disappeared into thin air, leaving them both bewildered and unnerved. This eerie encounter has contributed to local lore about the station, weaving a story of tragedy and the supernatural into its rich history.
RAILWAY BRIDGE
GILLINGHAM
The railway bridge, located at the intersection of Woodlands Road and Ferndale Road in Gillingham, is situated adjacent to the historic Woodlands Church and Cemetery.
**Hauntings**
The railway bridge and its surrounding vicinity are reputedly haunted by the spirit of a young girl dressed entirely in black. Eyewitnesses from the 1980s and 90s recount chilling encounters with this spectral figure. According to several reports, she would approach walkers with an ethereal presence and softly declare, "I'm going to church," before inexplicably vanishing from sight.
One particular witness described an encounter with the girl as she sat quietly on a low stone wall near the railway bridge. This witness later shared their experience with another couple who admitted to having also engaged in conversation with the mysterious figure. Remarkably, a year after the initial sighting, the same witness claimed to have caught a fleeting glimpse of the girl again, as she seemingly appeared and disappeared along Ferndale Road, leaving a lingering sense of unease in her wake. The consistent nature of these sightings has contributed to the legend surrounding the railway bridge, making it a point of interest for both locals and paranormal enthusiasts alike.
SEVENOAKS DISTRICT
LEIGH RAILWAY STATION
LEIGH, TN11
Leigh railway station is situated on the Redhill to Tonbridge Line and serves the quaint village of Leigh in Kent, England. Originally opened in 1911 as "Leigh Halt," the station underwent several name changes throughout its early years: it became "Lyghe Halt" in 1917 before reverting back to "Leigh Halt" around 1960, and finally adopting the simple name "Leigh" in 1969. Notably, the pronunciation of Leigh is /laɪ/ (like the word "lie"). The station was destaffed in 1967, marking a shift towards more automated operations.
In 1993, significant improvements were made when the line was electrified. This modernization facilitated more efficient and faster services, allowing trains to run directly to London, which enhanced connectivity for commuters and travelers alike. Previously, the service had simply extended from the Reading to Tonbridge North Downs Line.
The station has a history marked by tragedy, including a harrowing accident, when a goods train derailed into a nearby gravel pit. This unfortunate incident resulted in the drowning of two railway workers, whose spirits are believed to linger in the area. Adding to its troubled past, in 1976, a heartbreaking event occurred when a 19-year-old girl, clad in a red dress, jumped in front of an oncoming train, leading to her untimely death.
**Hauntings**
The station is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of the two railway workers who perished in the accident. Witnesses, including a local fisherman, have reported sighting a mysterious red figure on the railway embankment. This ghostly apparition is said to vanish into thin air, leading many to speculate that it is the spirit of the girl in the red dress who met her tragic end there. These haunting tales have become a part of the station's lore, capturing the imagination of locals and visitors alike.
TONBRIDGE & MALLING DISTRICT
NEW HYTHE TRAIN STATION
AYLESFORD ME20
New Hythe railway station, situated on the Medway Valley Line in Kent, England, serves the village of New Hythe. The station's original construction was completed in 185, but it remained unopened until 9 December 1929, when New Hythe Halt, a timber-built platform, was established to facilitate access to the extensive paper mill complex that had been developed adjacent to the railway line.
In 1936, a more substantial and permanent station building was constructed, reflecting the increasing importance of the area. The railway line itself was electrified in 1939, enhancing its capacity and efficiency during a period of rising demand for transportation services. However, the ticket office from the 1930s, located on the northbound platform, was closed in September 1989 and fell into disrepair, ultimately becoming derelict by 2007. A ticket machine was installed at the entrance to the northbound platform.
**HAUNTINGS**
There are local legends surrounding New Hythe railway station, with reports of a ghostly figure believed to haunt the vicinity. Witnesses claim to have seen this apparition in and around the station area, adding a layer of intrigue and mystery to the location.
TUNBRIDGE WELLS DISTRICT
GROVE TUNNEL
MONTACUTE ROAD TN2
The LB&SCR built Grove tunnel after pressure from the SER, which insisted on a link to their central station and a route from the SER's terminus at Charing Cross to Eastbourne. The LB&SCR was forced to allow this link and build the tunnel because if they didn't, the SER had proposed constructing an entirely new line to achieve the same end.
On 01st February 1876, the tunnel was opened to passenger traffic, allowing the running of trains between the SER's Hastings line and the LB&SCR's Lewes and Eastbourne lines for the first time. Then the Brighton trains via the Hamsey (avoiding the line near Lewes).
In its heyday, Tunbridge Wells West regularly handled more than 100 trains a day until the British Railways closures of the mid-1960s started to reduce the routes it served.
Services were cut back over the years to just an hourly Tonbridge-Eridge train and the occasional Uckfield shuttle) but the station and the tunnel remained open with only essential maintenance until both were closed, along with the entire Tunbridge Wells to Eridge line on 06th July 1985, so the tunnel became disused.
Access to Grove Tunnel is beneath the bridge that carries Montacute Road over the old track bed. This bridge now sits at the back of a car park, and a fence is blocking access. It is a 183-yard, single-bore tunnel driven through Grove Hill, which is largely made of sandstone and the distinctive local ironstone that carries heavy ferrous deposits.
The tunnel has sadly been left to the elements due to years of neglect. Explorers have found it waterlogged at times, so they are unable to walk through it.
In case of collapse, heavy goods vehicles will not be allowed to drive over it on Montacute Road.
There were several traumatic deaths reported in the tunnel
*South Eastern Gazette - Tuesday 14th July 1846
John Russell, aged around 65, was a driver for the railway with a wife and five children. He was driving one of the trucks through the tunnel. The fore-horse, as it was often the habit of doing, turned round upon him and threw him between the wheel and the side of the tunnel, and the truck* going forward, squeezed him to death. Verdict Accidental Death
*Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser - Monday 04th January 1886.
A ganger with six platelayers worked in the tunnel on 12th December 1885. Several trains had passed through the tunnel quickly, and with the damp conditions, the tunnel filled with steam and smoke. A train arrived at the station at 9.35 and went to Charing Cross at 10.20. The train proceeded through the tunnel to back up on the up line to the up platform. On hearing the train whistle, the ganger called his men to lay down where they were, which was the usual routine. All but two complied; they thought the train was coming on the down line and couldn't see the train due to the smoke, so they jumped over to the up line. Both were knocked down onto the downline. The hit severely shook one, but Nathaniel Palmer, age 37 from Wadhurst, married with two young sons, who had been a farm labourer before becoming a platelayer, had his legs severed off, the right one by the thigh and the second by the knee. He was transported to the general hospital, where they operated on both his legs. Still, he died at 9 am on 30th December. Verdict: Accidental death.
*Tunbridge Wells Journal - Thursday 20th June 1895
Edward Adams, a gardener, age 50, who had separated from his wife Amy and was living with a brother-in-law in Kirkdale Road, was said to have been depressed, behaving exceedingly strangely at times and was addicted to drinking. His body was found 30 yards inside the tunnel and had his head decapitated, and the coroner came to the conclusion he had put his neck on the metals - Verdict: Open
*Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser - Friday 13th September 1935
Shortly before he was due to retire with an excellent character from the Navy, William Waterman, age 30, Chief Yeoman of Signals of Mount Sion, Tunbridge Wells, hurled himself to death in front of a train In the Grove tunnel on Monday: his brother Louis Herbert Watermen, 7. Spring Grove, Marden, Kent, said his brother was due to be discharged from the Navy on 14th September. He had been home on leave and complained of internal pains. He expressed the fear that it was the recurrence of some previous trouble. His widow, Mrs. Ida Waterman, said her husband had 24 years of service with the Royal Navy and had recently been on a foreign station. When he returned to England, he appeared fit, without anxieties. Still, Later, when he came home again, he said, "I have had an awful time, the worst time since I have been In the Navy," and he appeared to be very ill. They had plans to look at a house in Sidcup that day, but her husband had disappeared.
Thomas William French. 53, Croft-road. Hastings, the engine driver, said he was approaching the Grove tunnel when he saw a man standing opposite the bank. The man looked towards the train, which was travelling between 30 miles per hour. Just as he was passing into the tunnel, Thomas said he felt a peculiar bump, and looking back, he saw the man lying on the rail. Verdict: suicide by insanity
**Hauntings**
There has been talk of the tunnel being haunted by those who have ventured there, hearing someone whistling. Footsteps along the tunnel, the eerie feeling of being watched and several stories retold on APRS Caching, which includes a story of a homeless man found dead in there, with a look of horror on his face. It is no surprise, really, with the traumatic historical deaths that have occurred there that I reported above.
OLD WEST STATION
LINDEN PARK ROAD TUNBRIDGE WELLS TN2
The town used to be served by two train stations. The first station to come to the town was initially known as Tunbridge Wells Central before eventually being shortened to Tunbridge Wells. It was opened in 1845 with the arrival of the South Eastern Railway (SER).
The second was Tunbridge Wells West (now the Old West Station Pub and restaurant and the Spa Valley Railway), which opened when the London Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR) arrived at the town in 1866. Two competing companies fought for passengers and routes during the early days of the industry.
In its heyday, Tunbridge Wells West regularly handled more than 100 trains a day until the British Railways closures of the mid-1960s started to reduce the routes it served, due to the motor car becoming the popular way to travel. Firstly, the Eastbourne trains went when the Eridge-Hailsham section closed in 1965. The route from Groombridge to East Grinstead and Three Bridges followed after in 1967. Then the Lewes to Uckfield section closed in 1969, severing the last link to the coast, a link that had been established for 90 years.
Services were then cut back with an hourly Tonbridge-Eridge train and the occasional Uckfield shuttle, but the station and the tunnel remained open with only essential maintenance until both were closed for passengers, along with the entire Tunbridge Wells to Eridge line on 6 July 1985. The depot did survive for another month, until 10th August. Frequent empty coaching stock moves were still taking place on the line from Eridge. The connection with the Hastings Line at Grove Junction was then removed the day after closure, and the spur between Tunbridge Wells West and Grove Junction was lifted shortly after.
This left the link to the mainline at Birchden Junction, which was eventually removed in the early 1990s following the re-signalling of the Uckfield line. Just one month after closure, a private limited company, the Wealden Railway Co. Ltd, was formed, and after a meeting, a charitable society, the “Tunbridge Wells and Eridge Railway Preservation Society” (TWERPS), was formed to fight for the reopening of the Tunbridge Wells to Eridge line. The Spa Valley Railway was born in 2004, with the railway’s first resident ex-mainline steam engine, Jinty 47493, returning to service after a 5-year overhaul in the railway’s workshops. Jinty 47493 began serving again, and also Oxted unit 1317 returned home to the Spa Valley, where it spent most of its working life until the line closed in 1985. Over the years since, locomotive, rolling stock, and infrastructure investment has seen the railway purchase LMS Jinty No. 47493, two MK1s FO 3131, and RMB 1864.
The Spa Valley Railway now boasts upwards of 55,000 visitors per year visiting for galas, dining experiences, the "POLAR EXPRESS" Train Ride, or just for a day out in the High Weald. A great benefit of where the line is located is the other local attractions such as High Rocks and Groombridge.
The station area has now been the home of The Smith and Western Hotel and restaurant since 2009. The Wealden Line Campaign was formed in 1986, fighting to reopen the entire line from Tunbridge Wells to Lewes for modern commuter trains, and still fights for it in current times. If successful, this scheme would involve bulldozing the current Spa Valley Railway. The preservation society that currently runs its steam and diesel trains from the old engine sheds at Tunbridge Wells West all the way down to Groombridge and the Spa Valley people are not exactly happy at this prospect.
The preserved Lavender Line section of track at Isfield would also have to go. Sainsbury's also built a supermarket right over the old track bed, just to the southwest of the tunnel, and when this plot of land was acquired, the contract included a clause to say that a path for a single line had to be maintained between the tunnel and the track, which now starts at the Spa Valley. Although the SVR reopened the line between Tunbridge Wells West and the national rail network at Eridge in 2011, it has no plans for the reinstatement of the line east to Tunbridge Wells Central.
**Hauntings**
There have been reports to me over the years, by people who have worked at the Spa Valley Railway, that there are strange unexplained noises there at night, in the shed and on the trains. Like metal noises and sounds of chains, voices have been heard, and eerie feelings felt when alone. No surprise, as old newspapers have reports of tragedies on the railways of workers and non-workers through the decades. Most of the deaths I've read (although I haven't been through all 53 of them all yet) seem to have happened at the tunnel or at the Good Station Road Depot, up the top end of the town where the goods for the town were dropped off. This area also seems to be where the suicides would occur, being a secluded area, not manned at night. That area now no longer exists, and a housing estate has taken over the land there. However, some newspapers report on tragedies on trains that ran through the old West Station; the reports don't give the name of the train, but some of these trains are still running