On Jul 30, 12:41 pm, GazK wrote:
I have a day out in London and surrounding environs lined up in the
next couple of weeks. I would like to spend the day exploring the
quirky, out of the way or interesting railways in greater London. Does
anyone have any suggestions?

Well that is a subjective question; one man’s eclectic is another's
every day sight.

For me the North London Line is always interesting. It passes thru
varied territory, passing numerous other lines. Now that is has
undergone a rebuild, I think it would be especially worth exploring.
I always think the Camden Town, Chalk Farm/Primrose Hill area is fun
to explore on foot. There is the hill itself which gives a god view
over London. There are some good pubs in the area that are useful for
refreshment breaks.

The new ELL has to be worth a look, even if you only explore it in
part. Also, I always found the extremities of some of the tube lines
to be interesting. The Northern Line serves some old Great Northern
stations. In my day they were well preserved, more so than their BR/
National Rail cousins. I don't know if that is still the case. The
ends of the Central Line are/were picturesquely rustic. The Western
end runs next to the little used GW line to Northolt and onwards.

This is a thread, which I am sure, will draw variety of opinions.

"1506" wrote in message
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On Jul 30, 12:41 pm, GazK wrote:
I have a day out in London and surrounding environs lined up in the
next couple of weeks. I would like to spend the day exploring the
quirky, out of the way or interesting railways in greater London. Does
anyone have any suggestions?

Well that is a subjective question; one man's eclectic is another's
every day sight.

For me the North London Line is always interesting. It passes thru
varied territory, passing numerous other lines. Now that is has
undergone a rebuild, I think it would be especially worth exploring.
I always think the Camden Town, Chalk Farm/Primrose Hill area is fun
to explore on foot. There is the hill itself which gives a god view
over London. There are some good pubs in the area that are useful for
refreshment breaks.

The new ELL has to be worth a look, even if you only explore it in
part. Also, I always found the extremities of some of the tube lines
to be interesting. The Northern Line serves some old Great Northern
stations. In my day they were well preserved, more so than their BR/
National Rail cousins. I don't know if that is still the case. The
ends of the Central Line are/were picturesquely rustic. The Western
end runs next to the little used GW line to Northolt and onwards.


To those I would add
DLR - much of which uses routes of otherwise long forgotten railways,
including the North London Railway Poplar branch, the Blackwall Railway, and
one or two bits of the Millwall Railway.
Ealing Broadway to Greenford
West London Line (possibly a Southern train which uses what were the Goods
Lines to get across the WCML to join the Slow Lines)
Gospel Oak to Barking

Peter

On Jul 30, 1:31*pm, "Peter Masson" wrote:
"1506" wrote in message

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On Jul 30, 12:41 pm, GazK wrote:

I have a day out in London and surrounding environs lined up in the
next couple of weeks. I would like to spend the day exploring the
quirky, out of the way or interesting railways in greater London. Does
anyone have any suggestions?

Well that is a subjective question; one man's eclectic is another's
every day sight.

For me the North London Line is always interesting. *It passes thru
varied territory, passing numerous other lines. *Now that is has
undergone a rebuild, I think it would be especially worth exploring.
I always think the Camden Town, Chalk Farm/Primrose Hill area is fun
to explore on foot. *There is the hill itself which gives a god view
over London. *There are some good pubs in the area that are useful for
refreshment breaks.

The new ELL has to be worth a look, even if you only explore it in
part. *Also, I always found the extremities of some of the tube lines
to be interesting. *The Northern Line serves some old Great Northern
stations. *In my day they were well preserved, more so than their BR/
National Rail cousins. *I don't know if that is still the case. *The
ends of the Central Line are/were picturesquely rustic. *The Western
end runs next to the little used GW line to Northolt and onwards.



To those I would add
DLR - much of which uses routes of otherwise long forgotten railways,
including the North London Railway Poplar branch, the Blackwall Railway, and
one or two bits of the Millwall Railway.
Ealing Broadway to Greenford
West London Line (possibly a Southern train which uses what were the Goods
Lines to get across the WCML to join the Slow Lines)
Gospel Oak to Barking

Agreed! I would also add the outer reaches of the Met. Line, except
that there are real limits to what can be sensibly covered in one
day. The LT Museum used to be worth a visit. I am not sure if that
is still the case.

On 30 July, 22:32, 1506 wrote:
On Jul 30, 1:31*pm, "Peter Masson" wrote:

"1506" wrote in message

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On Jul 30, 12:41 pm, GazK wrote:

I have a day out in London and surrounding environs lined up in the
next couple of weeks. I would like to spend the day exploring the
quirky, out of the way or interesting railways in greater London. Does
anyone have any suggestions?

Well that is a subjective question; one man's eclectic is another's
every day sight.

For me the North London Line is always interesting. *It passes thru
varied territory, passing numerous other lines. *Now that is has
undergone a rebuild, I think it would be especially worth exploring.
I always think the Camden Town, Chalk Farm/Primrose Hill area is fun
to explore on foot. *There is the hill itself which gives a god view
over London. *There are some good pubs in the area that are useful for
refreshment breaks.

The new ELL has to be worth a look, even if you only explore it in
part. *Also, I always found the extremities of some of the tube lines
to be interesting. *The Northern Line serves some old Great Northern
stations. *In my day they were well preserved, more so than their BR/
National Rail cousins. *I don't know if that is still the case. *The
ends of the Central Line are/were picturesquely rustic. *The Western
end runs next to the little used GW line to Northolt and onwards.

To those I would add
DLR - much of which uses routes of otherwise long forgotten railways,
including the North London Railway Poplar branch, the Blackwall Railway, and
one or two bits of the Millwall Railway.
Ealing Broadway to Greenford
West London Line (possibly a Southern train which uses what were the Goods
Lines to get across the WCML to join the Slow Lines)
Gospel Oak to Barking

Agreed! *I would also add the outer reaches of the Met. Line, except
that there are real limits to what can be sensibly covered in one
day. *The LT Museum used to be worth a visit. *I am not sure if that
is still the case.

The Chesham branch of the Met is totally unlike the rest of the
UndergrounD. More like a country branch.

The other Tony in Walsall

On Jul 30, 2:37*pm, tony wrote:
On 30 July, 22:32, 1506 wrote:





On Jul 30, 1:31*pm, "Peter Masson" wrote:

"1506" wrote in message

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On Jul 30, 12:41 pm, GazK wrote:

I have a day out in London and surrounding environs lined up in the
next couple of weeks. I would like to spend the day exploring the
quirky, out of the way or interesting railways in greater London. Does
anyone have any suggestions?

Well that is a subjective question; one man's eclectic is another's
every day sight.

For me the North London Line is always interesting. *It passes thru
varied territory, passing numerous other lines. *Now that is has
undergone a rebuild, I think it would be especially worth exploring.
I always think the Camden Town, Chalk Farm/Primrose Hill area is fun
to explore on foot. *There is the hill itself which gives a god view
over London. *There are some good pubs in the area that are useful for
refreshment breaks.

The new ELL has to be worth a look, even if you only explore it in
part. *Also, I always found the extremities of some of the tube lines
to be interesting. *The Northern Line serves some old Great Northern
stations. *In my day they were well preserved, more so than their BR/
National Rail cousins. *I don't know if that is still the case. *The
ends of the Central Line are/were picturesquely rustic. *The Western
end runs next to the little used GW line to Northolt and onwards.

To those I would add
DLR - much of which uses routes of otherwise long forgotten railways,
including the North London Railway Poplar branch, the Blackwall Railway, and
one or two bits of the Millwall Railway.
Ealing Broadway to Greenford
West London Line (possibly a Southern train which uses what were the Goods
Lines to get across the WCML to join the Slow Lines)
Gospel Oak to Barking

Agreed! *I would also add the outer reaches of the Met. Line, except
that there are real limits to what can be sensibly covered in one
day. *The LT Museum used to be worth a visit. *I am not sure if that
is still the case.

The Chesham branch of the Met is totally unlike the rest of the
UndergrounD. More like a country branch.



Back in its day the Ongar Branch was like that. I had rather hoped
that by now it would be running as a preserved railway.

Why not some of the branches on the Croydon Tramlink, I particulary
like the branch to New Addington

some of the branches on the Thames valley are very nice especially the
line to Bourne End & Marlow ( A day ranger which covers the HST
services between London & Reading is £15.00 or £10.00 with a railcard)

On Jul 30, 10:42*pm, 1506 wrote:
On Jul 30, 2:37*pm, tony wrote:





On 30 July, 22:32, 1506 wrote:

On Jul 30, 1:31*pm, "Peter Masson" wrote:

"1506" wrote in message

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On Jul 30, 12:41 pm, GazK wrote:

I have a day out in London and surrounding environs lined up in the
next couple of weeks. I would like to spend the day exploring the
quirky, out of the way or interesting railways in greater London. Does
anyone have any suggestions?

Well that is a subjective question; one man's eclectic is another's
every day sight.

For me the North London Line is always interesting. *It passes thru
varied territory, passing numerous other lines. *Now that is has
undergone a rebuild, I think it would be especially worth exploring..
I always think the Camden Town, Chalk Farm/Primrose Hill area is fun
to explore on foot. *There is the hill itself which gives a god view
over London. *There are some good pubs in the area that are useful for
refreshment breaks.

The new ELL has to be worth a look, even if you only explore it in
part. *Also, I always found the extremities of some of the tube lines
to be interesting. *The Northern Line serves some old Great Northern
stations. *In my day they were well preserved, more so than their BR/
National Rail cousins. *I don't know if that is still the case. *The
ends of the Central Line are/were picturesquely rustic. *The Western
end runs next to the little used GW line to Northolt and onwards.

To those I would add
DLR - much of which uses routes of otherwise long forgotten railways,
including the North London Railway Poplar branch, the Blackwall Railway, and
one or two bits of the Millwall Railway.
Ealing Broadway to Greenford
West London Line (possibly a Southern train which uses what were the Goods
Lines to get across the WCML to join the Slow Lines)
Gospel Oak to Barking

Agreed! *I would also add the outer reaches of the Met. Line, except
that there are real limits to what can be sensibly covered in one
day. *The LT Museum used to be worth a visit. *I am not sure if that
is still the case.

The Chesham branch of the Met is totally unlike the rest of the
UndergrounD. More like a country branch.

Back in its day the Ongar Branch was like that. *I had rather hoped
that by now it would be running as a preserved railway.

It has run as a preserved line for a few years (2004 - 2007 at least),
but has been closed since 2008 for rebuilding work to allow steam
operation. Run round loops etc. are being installed.

On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:37:48 -0700 (PDT), tony
wrote:

The Chesham branch of the Met is totally unlike the rest of the
UndergrounD. More like a country branch.


The only problem is the long trip over "the rest of the UndergrounD"
to get there.

Also, there is nothing particularly remarkable about Chesham when you
get there, except perhaps the Old Town, but that is quite a long walk
from the station.

I would second others' recommendations of the Docklands Light Railway
- surely the best tourist bargain in London - plus the North London
Line and the recently extended East London Line. For sheer numbers of
trains there are Clapham Junction and Stratford, the latter having a
far greater variety of trains than just about anywhere else in London.

"Bruce" wrote in message
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On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:37:48 -0700 (PDT), tony
wrote:

The Chesham branch of the Met is totally unlike the rest of the
UndergrounD. More like a country branch.


The only problem is the long trip over "the rest of the UndergrounD"
to get there.

Also, there is nothing particularly remarkable about Chesham when you
get there, except perhaps the Old Town, but that is quite a long walk
from the station.

I would second others' recommendations of the Docklands Light Railway

So would I.

And it is well worth visiting one of the pedestrian tunnels at Greenwich or
Woolwich though now that the DLR goes under the river the stations aren't as
convenient for this as they once were

tim

The only problem is the long trip over "the rest of the UndergrounD"
to get there. *


The Underground does run fast trains though, always fascinating to
catch one that starts back from Aldgate.

The Met main line is full of interest to those of us well north of
Watford that have not found our way into contempt through familiarity
and are able to appreciate the truly wonderful (by comparison with the
truly appalling bus only land up here in the West Midlands)
transportation system that London enjoys.