TALES of a ghost which is said to have haunted a North-East railway station for more than 150 years are being sought.

Authors Olive Howe and Irene Macleod want to hear from anyone who may have encountered the ghost of Thomas Winter, a ticket clerk, who shot himself at North Road station, in Darlington, in 1845.

The pair wrote a booklet describing the first sighting of the ghost at the station, in 1890, when night watchman James Durham claimed he was attacked by an apparition.

Now they want to know of any other sightings at the station and Darlington Railway Museum, which stands on the site.

Angela Brockbank, from the museum, said: "Visitors are always intrigued by the accounts of weird and unusual happenings linked to the station, stories which have no explanation.

"Olive and Irene would like to hear from anyone about anything unusual they have experienced with the hope that they can be used as part of a future event at the museum. Contributions can be made anonymously if preferred. You don't have to believe in ghosts to have experienced something you couldn't explain."

Anyone with a story to tell should call the museum on (01325) 460532. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can write to Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, North Road Station, Darlington DL3 6ST.

* A selection of stories will be published in The Northern Echo at Halloween.