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London's Lost Railways Ep.17 - Chessington Branch

Channel: Geoff Marshall
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Beyond the end of Chessington South station there is a section of track for where the line should have gone further with two additional stations, but it was never completed. Time to admire the whole archiitecture of the four stations on the Chessington branch, and then go and see what remains of where the line used to run ...

Disused Stations Chessington Branch : http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/s/swanley_junction/index7.shtml

Chessington - A Line to Nowhere : https://machorne.wordpress.com/2016/09/18/a-line-to-nowhere/

Community Train Tolworth : https://www.thecommunitybrain.org/thecommunitytrain

Lionel Stanhope Signs : https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/meet-the-street-artist-transforming-londons-rail-bridges-into-works-of-art

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This video explores the history and remnants of the Chessington branch railway line, focusing on its four stations and the abandoned section beyond Chessington South station. It highlights the architectural features of the line and the unused track that was never completed. The footage includes references to historical and current rail operations in the area, with mentions of operators such as British Railways, South West Trains, and South Western Railway. Locations featured include Ashtead, Berrylands, Chessington North, Chessington South, Clapham Junction, Epsom, Ewell West, Ford, Hampton Court, and Kingston.

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  • Platform ID QKgJipsqMVg
  • Views 111,000
  • Date published 30 Apr 2026 17:54
  • Date added 22 Jun 2026 04:23
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