Trains

We investigate the road that leads to nowhere. Through a variety of maps and historical commentary, we inspect the evidence surrounding whether there was ever a railway station on Station Road in Carshalton. It’s a hot topic of debate amongst locals, and we’ve compiled everything we know as of 2026. Spoiler alert – there was […]

The ticket above is dated 1915, when Carshalton was part of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. The following tickets span more than 100 years, and include a Wallington season ticket dated 1944 from during the Second World War.  Nowadays we’re more likely to tap in with our mobile phone, but the colour, wording […]

*Historical* This charming old photo is a lovely glimpse into the past. It shows people on the platform at Carshalton station going about their everyday lives. The people are smartly dressed. There are two men with top hats on the right, one has removed it. Who are they? Where are they going? There’s a young […]

The weekend of 13-15 October 2023 saw a special event at the wonderful Bluebell Railway. The line between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead in West Sussex features the longest tunnel in Europe on a heritage railway. Among the huge engines running was the oldest, and smallest on display. The ‘Terrier’ style of loco ran for […]

As you rush to catch a train, spare a moment to remember the nostalgic days of railway porters and steam trains. Carshalton would have had a head porter, assistant porter, junior porter, ticket collector and more. Their duties would include helping passengers, keeping the station clean and tidy, and stoking the waiting room fires in […]

*Historical* Here’s some facts and figures about Carshalton Railway Station. It was rebuilt in 1902, and still features the distinctive logo of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway above the entrance. The original 1868 station was a simple wood clad structure. It’s likely that at this time money was tight. The reason being, that […]