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The Least Used Station of All Time …

Channel: Geoff Marshall
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I noticed that the new Least Used station in Lincolnshire had changed to be the very quiet Thornton Abbey station on the Barton Line, which meant it was time for to go there and ride this brilliant line and discuss the whole History of Least Used Stations ...

If you want to join Memberships on this channel then that's here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd18OhMfRmjMjzSHP7Zrzmw/join

My Least Used Station Map is here : https://geofftech.co.uk/downloads.html
The Barton Cleethorpes Community Rail Partnership is here : https://www.bccrp.co.uk/
Friends of Barton Line User Group : https://www.bartonrail.org.uk/

and Hull History Nerd has a great video on the history of ferries across the Humber : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBBoRBX_2OQ
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This video explores the history and significance of least used railway stations, focusing on Thornton Abbey on the Barton Line in Lincolnshire. It includes footage from various locations along the route, such as Barton-on-Humber, Cleethorpes, Brigg, and Barnetby. The content references historical and current rail operators including British Railways, East Midlands Railway, and TFL. The video also touches upon community efforts related to the Barton Line and provides links for further information on railway heritage and local initiatives.

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  • Platform ID 6CG6Mc6C7AY
  • Views 71,637
  • Date published 10 Mar 2026 19:38
  • Date added 6 Apr 2026 03:46
  • Recorded 7 Apr 2025
  • Locomotives 2
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