A what if.....
What if the Padstow branch had remained open, was still connected to Network Rail? Which services would still arrive and depart? Would there be any remaining freight traffic?
I'd like to think First Great Western would roster a sleeper service from Paddington, perhaps arriving on weekend mornings. Twice daily HST's from London, Voyagers from the NW / NE, Sprinters from Plymouth and Penzance.
In my mind, there's a weekly freight flow of dredged sea sand in box wagons too.
Anyone else have any ideas, thoughts, or suggestions? (don't fret about the finances of it)