Railway romance conjures nostalgia for vanished time

nostalgia and all they get is a scene out of Mad Max,” declared one nominator, claiming it had become “the station from hell”.

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But it has since recaptured much of its former glory. In 2003, a heritage centre was opened after a local fundraising drive, supported by rail industry grants. The cafe was also restored, as the Brief Encounter Refreshment Room Bistro and Bar, and Margaret Barton made the long journey from her Dorset home to perform the opening ceremony that same year.