Synopsis
The trials and tribulations of the staff at Hatley railway station, who are all wondering if Dr Beeching will close them down.
Episodes
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All ChangeAt the peaceful country railway station in Hatley, life appears uncomplicated until the day the newspaper arrives with the news that Dr Beeching, the Minister of Transport, is rumoured to be planning to close down a large proportion of the national rail network.30m2
Talking TurkeyThe staff are anxious to hear which stations Dr. Beeching is to close down. Meanwhile, Harry's turkey Oscar escapes and runs riot on the line.30m3
The Train Now StandingNew Stationmaster Cecil Parkin decides the announcement system needs revising; Jack becomes even more suspicious of May.30m4
A Moving StoryAs Cecil Parkin prepares to move into the Stationmaster's house, Ethel discovers that May has met Parkin before.30m5
The Late Mr BucklyA parcel arrives at Hatley in a very peculiar type of packaging.30m6
Horse PlayA horse box arrives at Hatley station. Luckily, Wilfred is standing by with a bucket of water and a bale of hay.30m7
Past LoveThe staff are up early to collect a new arrival—but a much less welcome one turns up later that same day.30m8
Job OpportunityMay is asked to go for an interview for the job of buffet manageress at Loxley station, where she'd be working for Fred Foster. But Jack, Harry and Cecil know him well...30m9
Sleeping AroundGloria and Wilfred's beds are still made, so May, Ethel and Jack are anxious to find out where they are. Meanwhile, Ethel is hoping to be swept off her feet at the local dance.30m
All ChangeAt the peaceful country railway station in Hatley, life appears uncomplicated until the day the newspaper arrives with the news that Dr Beeching, the Minister of Transport, is rumoured to be planning to close down a large proportion of the national rail network.30m2Talking TurkeyThe staff are anxious to hear which stations Dr. Beeching is to close down. Meanwhile, Harry's turkey Oscar escapes and runs riot on the line.30m3The Train Now StandingNew Stationmaster Cecil Parkin decides the announcement system needs revising; Jack becomes even more suspicious of May.30m4A Moving StoryAs Cecil Parkin prepares to move into the Stationmaster's house, Ethel discovers that May has met Parkin before.30m5The Late Mr BucklyA parcel arrives at Hatley in a very peculiar type of packaging.30m6Horse PlayA horse box arrives at Hatley station. Luckily, Wilfred is standing by with a bucket of water and a bale of hay.30m7Past LoveThe staff are up early to collect a new arrival—but a much less welcome one turns up later that same day.30m8Job OpportunityMay is asked to go for an interview for the job of buffet manageress at Loxley station, where she'd be working for Fred Foster. But Jack, Harry and Cecil know him well...30m9Sleeping AroundGloria and Wilfred's beds are still made, so May, Ethel and Jack are anxious to find out where they are. Meanwhile, Ethel is hoping to be swept off her feet at the local dance.30mCast
