Disused Station Challenge

Garion · Post by **Garion** » 29 Oct 2006, 22:06

I had an idea for a new challenge. You have to visit the location of a disused station either by on foot (Aldwych) or pass through one (British Museum). All stations must be done that were used by london underground and visitied either by walking, public transport or the London Underground. Some stations cant be done because private transport will have to be used (Epping - Ongar and beyond Amersham).

Happy hunting!

Steeevooo · Post by **Steeevooo** » 29 Oct 2006, 22:57

Why can't you do beyond Amersham? They do still run trains up there you know...

Garion · Post by **Garion** » 29 Oct 2006, 23:33

I didnt know that. Of all the things I know about the disused stations, I dont know much about the Amersham corner

OK, well you can still do upto Aylesbury and any other line served by the Met. How about that?

editorsfoot · Post by **editorsfoot** » 30 Oct 2006, 15:25

and doing the Epping Ongar railway would make it more of a challenge than just getting in a car.

Dr Who · Post by **Dr Who** » 30 Oct 2006, 16:03

How many disused stations are there?
I was looking at this site and there seems to be a lot to do!

http://www.abandonedstations.org.uk/

Garion · Post by **Garion** » 30 Oct 2006, 16:11

There is a lot. I havnt counted them all but I know of at least 30 stations that have to be covered. Anyway, thats the whole point of the challenge. I didnt say it would be easy...

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 30 Oct 2006, 16:34

There is a list in the back of a book that a friend of mine has.
I can assure you it is many more than 30.

Perhaps we should start a list either in this thread or another of all the ones we can think of.

Also, everywhere can be done, whether or not they are served by public transport, as you can still go by foot.

editorsfoot · Post by **editorsfoot** » 30 Oct 2006, 16:38

Have fun walking from Brill then. Does the shuttle train still run once a year from Aylesbury to Quaiton Road to make things a little easier?

Going Underground · Post by **Going Underground** » 30 Oct 2006, 17:13

Dr Who wrote:How many disused stations are there?
I was looking at this site and there seems to be a lot to do!
http://www.abandonedstations.org.uk/

I see Shoreditch is included on this link as a disused station

editorsfoot · Post by **editorsfoot** » 30 Oct 2006, 18:02

Just be careful when you are doing this challenge, according to http://www.underground-history.co.uk some bloke was found dead at the bottom of Brompton Road lift shaft, and nobody had a clue how he got there or what he was doing there!

Garion · Post by **Garion** » 30 Oct 2006, 18:44

editorsfoot wrote:Just be careful when you are doing this challenge, according to http://www.underground-history.co.uk some bloke was found dead at the bottom of Brompton Road lift shaft, and nobody had a clue how he got there or what he was doing there!

When I said all stations must be done, I didnt mean breaking into the MoD or other unauthorised areas. Passing through on a Piccadilly Line train is acceptable.

And if you want to start a list, I'll start with the Central Line

British Museum, Blake Hall......

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 30 Oct 2006, 19:30

North Weald, Ongar, Wood Lane

Post by **tubeguru** » 30 Oct 2006, 19:50

garion24wales wrote:Blake Hall......

A fine station!

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 30 Oct 2006, 20:37

lol, continue the list.
i can't personally think of any more central line ones so you may as well start on the bakerloo or something.

greatkingrat · Post by **greatkingrat** » 30 Oct 2006, 20:45

Well on the Bakerloo we have Headstone Lane, Hatch End, Carpenders Park, Bushey, Watford High Street and Watford Junction - although rumours are the Bakerloo will go back there soon. Don't think there are any others.

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