River City Mystery - Investigating mysteries in southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky

Phantom Train

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This episode explores the intriguing phenomenon of phantom trains, sharing eerie accounts and legends of trains heard or even seen when no physical train is present.

Here's a summary of the occurrences discussed:

  • Police Hear a Ghost Train: The episode begins with a news story about two police officers in Swadlincote, England, who reported hearing a phantom train on a railway line that no longer exists. [01:12]
  • Barbie's Revival Experience: Matt's sister, Barbie Deig, recounts her own unsettling experience from the early 1990s at a revival where she and many others distinctly heard a train despite no train being visible. [03:41]
  • Famous Phantom Train Legends: Matt discusses well-known instances of phantom trains throughout history, including the spectral sightings of Abraham Lincoln's funeral train. [08:15]
  • Share Your Stories: The host encourages listeners who have had similar experiences with phantom trains or who attended the mentioned revival to share their stories on the podcast's Discord server. [08:46]

    • Show Notes: https://www.rivercitymystery.com/10

    Join the River City Mystery Discord channel to meet others from the tri-state area who are into true crime and the paranormal.  https://www.rivercitymystery.com/discord

    https://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/news/local-news/terrifying-ghost-train-reported-swadlincote-8218578

    https://www.facebook.com/SwadlincoteSNT/posts/pfbid02atTUUMR1XQ6X3fkEdawy7UCADgWDryLRcHgKDet1nDKrWGSzyare8fQnBukYN7PCl

    https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/british-cops-report-hearing-phantom-train/

     

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