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So thats another line taken over by cyclists that will never see rails again

Highly doubt the S&D will be rebuilt anyway, despite the best intentions of at least one preservation group down there

Boris wrote:So thats another line taken over by cyclists that will never see rails again

Whilst I disagree with some of Sustrans policies and the way that they have been obstructive to some potential heritage rail developments, surely it can only be good that they have taken over the upkeep of major items of rail infrastructure that would otherwise decay and have to be demolished?

Wavey wrote:

Boris wrote:So thats another line taken over by cyclists that will never see rails again

Whilst I disagree with some of Sustrans policies and the way that they have been obstructive to some potential heritage rail developments, surely it can only be good that they have taken over the upkeep of major items of rail infrastructure that would otherwise decay and have to be demolished?

The most extreme example of this I've seen is on the Pateley Bridge branch where a section of embankment near Ripley was put back after it had been illegally removed by a neighbour.

Sawdust.

Wavey wrote:

Boris wrote:So thats another line taken over by cyclists that will never see rails again

Whilst I disagree with some of Sustrans policies and the way that they have been obstructive to some potential heritage rail developments, surely it can only be good that they have taken over the upkeep of major items of rail infrastructure that would otherwise decay and have to be demolished?

True but you have to wonder what the Midsomer Norton group could have done with that £4 million and what return in terms of tourism they would have produced?

The heritage movement needs to be better at lobbying. It needs to get across its contribution to the economy, not only in terms of tourism. But also how much is spent in the engineering, manufacturing and other sectors.

Sawdust.

sawdust wrote:The heritage movement needs to be better at lobbying. It needs to get across its contribution to the economy, not only in terms of tourism. But also how much is spent in the engineering, manufacturing and other sectors.

Sawdust.

It would never get this money though. The cycle routes thing is driven by political ideology, ie the need of councils and local authorities to be seen "doing something for the environment" and helping people keep fit.

How many more preserved railways can the market stand though? There got to be a limit before existing ones are affected.

I think it's probably achieved that already, and ageing volunteers may speed up the process (although that said there seems to be more and more younger volunteers on many lines) - i've visited some lines that have left me wondering why i'd bothered, especially one which previously had a great atmosphere but is now some very tatty stations and a combination of Mk 1's/Mk 2's hauled by either their one useable steam locomotive or 'heritage' diesels

Coboman wrote:How many more preserved railways can the market stand though? There got to be a limit before existing ones are affected.

How many Tesco's, Sainsburies or McDonalds can the market stand? Maybe more heritage railways simply generates more business?

I live in York and the cost of rail travel has risen to the extent that it is pretty much unfeasible for me to travel like I did in the early 80's. If there are 3 railways or 33 railways in Somerset it has no effect on me.

Rlangham wrote:I think it's probably achieved that already, and ageing volunteers may speed up the process (although that said there seems to be more and more younger volunteers on many lines) - i've visited some lines that have left me wondering why i'd bothered, especially one which previously had a great atmosphere but is now some very tatty stations and a combination of Mk 1's/Mk 2's hauled by either their one useable steam locomotive or 'heritage' diesels

CVR by any chance?

Coboman wrote:How many more preserved railways can the market stand though? There got to be a limit before existing ones are affected.

I seem to remember comments like that back in the 70s.

I wasn't commenting, I was asking a question.

Coboman wrote:I wasn't commenting, I was asking a question.

In that case the market can stand a lot more preserved railways.