John - actually there were umpteen ghosts (this one was the best of the bunch) numerous people asking directions, a drunken Scot (obligatory on a railway station) and one generously proportioned lady (for want of a better term!) who wanted to know what I was doing, did I have permission, etc., etc. Not bad for a Sunday morning!
Clogz - I would have gone for something blue as well, but not in a public place! And yes, this station is about a mile from Wigan Pier and about a quarter of a mile from the Santos factory where they make Uncle Joes Mint Balls!