Trivia: most underwhelming end to a main route?

[70014IronDuke]

London - Kings Lynn.

But Kings Lynn still shows it WAS a real terminus, once upon a time.

I hate to say it - but though the station is nice - the area around Swansea High Street is really awful. Decline since the 1970's when the "center of gravity" moved away towards the coast , and what is left is truly grim.

Only place I've ever suffered from a mugging attempts was by Swansea High Street, one summer evening, 1975. A big fellow, I suspect suffering from psychological problems. I got away.

 

[Con]

Rosslare Europort.

Very much so. Open air, palisade fencing, and 700 metres away from the ferry. The bizarre thing about it is that Irish Rail own and operate Rosslare Europort and made a conscious decision to make the railway station inconvenient to the ferries in the 2000s!

 

[BayPaul]

The bizarre thing about it is that Irish Rail own and operate Rosslare Europort and made a conscious decision to make the railway station inconvenient to the ferries in the 2000s!

At the pleading of the ferry operators - the previous station was horrendous for vehicle debark - the barriers were down so long that traffic backed up all the way onto the ships.

 

[Gathursty]

Kirkby

 

[Bletchleyite]

Kirkby

And Ellesmere Port, but I guess that was mentioned upthread. While basic, the other Merseyrail end stations are OK enough.

 

[ChiefPlanner]

But Kings Lynn still shows it WAS a real terminus, once upon a time.


Only place I've ever suffered from a mugging attempts was by Swansea High Street, one summer evening, 1975. A big fellow, I suspect suffering from psychological problems. I got away.

My apologies on behalf of the City of Swansea - self and 2 others were attacked by some n'eer do wells at the other end of High St around the same time. We were assisted in our plight by some civic minded passersby and the local police took it very seriously , splitting us up individually to patrol the area in cars to look for them , they had a robust approach and were genuinely annoyed we had been thumped for no reason. No luck alas - but we gave good descriptions.

 

[alex397]

Always found Ramsgate to be a pretty uninspiring station.

The location is rather uninspiring. In a generic suburban area which must be disappointing for those who have travelled down for the day from suburban London.

I’ve visited three times, and unbelievably each time there has been a fight happening or altercation with station staff or police, but that isn’t exactly uncommon for Thanet!

The station building however is a great distraction from the passengers who use it. A great example of Art Deco, and well preserved. An old WHSmith sign is also preserved there if I remember correctly.

I prefer Margate though. Slightly prefer the design of this one and the view of the beach as you leave the station is beautiful. A stark contrast to the view from Ramsgate station!
Margate Station also reminds me of a scene from Only Fools & Horses which was filmed outside.

 

[Scouseinmanc]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned Southminster?

 

[Mcr Warrior]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned Southminster?

Never ventured there. What's it like?

And is it the end of a "main line" as such?

 

[Scouseinmanc]

Nothing much save for a few modern apartments and a trading estate across the road. Looks like the line was meant to continue on up to Bradwell on Sea, but never quite made it

 

[D6130]

Never ventured there. What's it like?

And is it the end of a "main line" as such?

Used to be a nice pub five minutes walk from the station.....was it the Stanhope Arms? Mind, it's more than 30 years since my last visit!

 

[GRALISTAIR]

I am not that impressed with Inverness after a wonderful ride up the Highland Mainline

 

[Bletchleyite]

I am not that impressed with Inverness after a wonderful ride up the Highland Mainline

I quite like it, but it is a bit rough round the edges in places.

Aberdeen I don't like, the centre is like Edinburgh new town but run down and polluted.

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Aberdeen I don't like, the centre is like Edinburgh new town but run down and polluted.

It is a long time since I have been but I thought the oil money would have helped rebuild it etc.