Woman Vanishes After Riding This Swedish Ghost Train
Summary
This Halloween-themed episode of This Paranormal Life investigates the legend of Stockholm’s "Silver Pillin," a ghost train that allegedly appears at the witching hour. The hosts discuss accounts of passengers who boarded the silver carriage and were transported to the real, abandoned Kimlinge station, a site whose name derives from the Swedish word for a burial cairn. They explore the eerie connection between the actual prototype metro car and the local folklore that only the dead get off at Kimlinge.
Topics discussed
The story of Ella and the mysterious silver train
Halloween intro, merch plug, and spooky fears
Listener shoutout and the name 'Hellonbok'
Details on the Silver Pilling train's appearance
Hosts' experiences with Stockholm and Swedish culture
Scandinavian safety vs. the ghost train legend
The 'Ghost Hour' and the train's seductive nature
Another passenger's encounter after a night out
Description of the ghostly passengers on board
Hosts share their worst public transport stories
Rory's disastrous train fire incident in Ireland
The failed emergency brake and the ride to Kimlinge
Arrival at the abandoned Kimlinge station
Comparisons to London's ghost stations and Thomas the Tank
Discussion on Thomas the Tank Engine's nickname and lore
Is the Silver Pilling a real train or a doppelganger?
The train's origin as a prototype and its real status
Why the train looks uncanny and empty of ads
Evidence of the real abandoned Kimlinge station
The meaning of 'Kimlinge' and the burial cairn connection
Night bus horror stories and getting lost
Reports of passengers walking through closed doors
Childhood memories of theme park ghost trains
The train's decommissioning and the pre-internet era
Verdict: Is the case paranormal or not?
Rory's story about a friend's bad reaction to nicotine
Supporter shoutouts and Halloween fashion tips
Final Halloween advice and bonus episode announcement
Outtake: Rory's train fire story with a twist
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