If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Meon Valley Railway Restoration

Rasprava u 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' pokrenuta od stephenvane, 4. Lipanj 2013..

Stranica 12 od 14
  1. DisusedBranch

    DisusedBranch Guest

    Slightly different market, but exactly the same tried-and-trusted formula of mistakes:

    https://www.facebook.com/quicksnaprailtours?hc_location=stream

    1. Have dream.
    2. Start spouting off in public before thinking it through.
    3. Get upset, accuse people who aren't going "Hurrah" of 'abuse' and stomp off in a huff.

    I wonder what or who will be the next one? Oh, hang on, here it is... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lyca-Railtours/540092579415290
     
    DisusedBranch, 8. Studeni 2013.
    #221
  2. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    11. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    37,085
    Lajkova:
    10,397
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Retired-ish, Part time rail tour steward.
    Grad:
    Northwich
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I saw a link to Quicksnap on wnxx where the guy 'running it' said they would tell West Coast which locos they wanted. In you dreams.....:rolleyes:
     
    RalphW, 8. Studeni 2013.
    #222
  3. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Pridružen(a):
    25. Kolovoz 2007.
    Poruka:
    36,354
    Lajkova:
    23,286
    Interesi:
    Training moles
    Grad:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Seems the guy has severe dyslexia at the very least or it's a carefully crafted wind up.
     
    Spamcan81, 8. Studeni 2013.
    #223
  4. W14

    W14 Member

    Pridružen(a):
    1. Travanj 2007.
    Poruka:
    399
    Lajkova:
    33
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Writer and former business/railway manager
    Grad:
    Norfolk
    That did cross my mind when one or two contributors to this thread asked why they shouldn't be allowed to start their own scheme. I think that, for some people, joining an existing scheme, putting up with what other people have already decided, and having to work your way up the ladder is not acceptable.

    Now, I've got this scheme to build a replica Leader which I'm going to run on the Bentley to Bordon branch. I'm just off to set up a website. See you all later ;-)
     
    W14, 8. Studeni 2013.
    #224
  5. 21B

    21B Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    2. Rujan 2009.
    Poruka:
    4,787
    Lajkova:
    11,010
    I'm not sure about the leader (actually I am sure .... I'm with you a full size one is a barmy idea) the Bordon to Bentley branch though is not so barmy. With Bordon becoming a "Green Town" or Eco Village or some such when the REME leave town soon, there was talk of re-instating the branch. I think that the council realised how expensive that would be, but if you had a serious proposal that included commuters, I think that HCC would give you a hearing.
     
    21B, 8. Studeni 2013.
    #225
    W14 se sviđa ovo.
  6. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    11. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    37,085
    Lajkova:
    10,397
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Retired-ish, Part time rail tour steward.
    Grad:
    Northwich
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Tut tut, first big mistake, Facebook first. :rolleyes:
     
    RalphW, 8. Studeni 2013.
    #226
    MarkinDurham and W14 like this.
  7. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    11. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    37,085
    Lajkova:
    10,397
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Retired-ish, Part time rail tour steward.
    Grad:
    Northwich
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Not much to talk about on it then since the MVR seems to have disappeared of the face of the earth.
     
    RalphW, 8. Studeni 2013.
    #227
  8. Duty Druid

    Duty Druid Resident of Nat Pres

    Pridružen(a):
    19. Srpanj 2010.
    Poruka:
    11,148
    Lajkova:
    4,910
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Unless you want to talk about a nature trail............................................... :rolleyes:
     
    Duty Druid, 8. Studeni 2013.
    #228
  9. Corbs

    Corbs Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    17. Srpanj 2008.
    Poruka:
    1,726
    Lajkova:
    813
    'tis a wind up. The avatar is DOGE - http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/doge
     
    Corbs, 9. Studeni 2013.
    #229
  10. DisusedBranch

    DisusedBranch Guest

    I had a brief look at that page and the only real understanding I got of it was being left with the overwhelming feeling that some people must have far too much time on their hands these days...
     
    DisusedBranch, 13. Studeni 2013.
    #230
    SID125 se sviđa ovo.
  11. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    11. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    37,085
    Lajkova:
    10,397
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Retired-ish, Part time rail tour steward.
    Grad:
    Northwich
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I see this has appeared on Facebook,

    "I created the Lyca Railtours page only as a joke, but let me tell you this, there is a line between a pisstake AND TELLING AN INNOCENT YOUNG TRAINSPOTTER THAT THEY SHOULD OF BEEN ABORTED/HAD BRAIN DAMAGE ETC."

    This further backs up my, and others, reasoning for staying clear of the social media sites.
    The young lad who started the Quicksnap idea was maybe very naive but the abuse flung at him was totally unwarranted.
    OK we also have a go at some of the wild ideas that crop up here, but virtually all the comments, whilst not what the OP would want to hear, are based on what has gone before. Hopefully we will never get to the hurtful abuse as quoted above.
     
    RalphW, 13. Studeni 2013.
    #231
  12. Corbs

    Corbs Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    17. Srpanj 2008.
    Poruka:
    1,726
    Lajkova:
    813

    I would say 'yes' but I am posting on a forum for railway enthusiasts :p
     
    Corbs, 13. Studeni 2013.
    #232
  13. domeyhead

    domeyhead Member

    Pridružen(a):
    16. Svibanj 2007.
    Poruka:
    408
    Lajkova:
    191
    This is the thread that would not die. And I'm not helping.
     
    domeyhead, 13. Studeni 2013.
    #233
  14. quarterjack

    quarterjack New Member

    Pridružen(a):
    28. Prosinac 2006.
    Poruka:
    163
    Lajkova:
    12
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    In the wrong job.
    Grad:
    Stokes Bay Branch
    I note that this preservation attempt has made the pages of the latest copy of Steam Railway. Perhaps SR would like to interview the enthusiasts concerned and pose a few questions for an article on the pros and cons of attempting to build a 'new' railway so late in the day...?
     
    quarterjack, 30. Siječanj 2014.
    #234
  15. Jason Cottage

    Jason Cottage New Member

    Pridružen(a):
    13. Veljača 2011.
    Poruka:
    79
    Lajkova:
    28
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    On 14th February 2015. We went walk to on West Meon station and saw this station been cleared away overgrown from this station to all line to south. due to be finished in spring 2015,
    I look forward ride bike from West Meon station to Fareham and back :).

    Here my photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121360005@N05/sets/72157650787855786/


    And more news of Meon Valley Trail from South Downs National Park Authority
    http://www.southdowns.gov.uk/about-.../work-begins-to-upgrade-the-meon-valley-trail
     
    Jason Cottage, 17. Veljača 2015.
    #235
  16. Forestpines

    Forestpines Well-Known Member

    Pridružen(a):
    5. Lipanj 2009.
    Poruka:
    1,681
    Lajkova:
    2,438
    Spol:
    Žena
    Grad:
    Somewhere in the UK
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I noticed a group for restoring the MVR is popping up on Facebook again - but on second look, it was created by a certain chap trying to restore the S&D, who believes that in a few years' time when none of us can afford to run cars any more, every town will either need a railway or will shrink to medieval size. He describes the MVR's reopening as "inevitable".
     
    Forestpines, 19. Veljača 2015.
    #236
  17. Reading General

    Reading General Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    18. Svibanj 2011.
    Poruka:
    6,081
    Lajkova:
    2,217
    sad to say rural rail has had it's day and this sort of thing will never happen. It's obvious that a rural bus is going to be cheaper than a rural train whatever may happen regarding cars.
     
    Reading General, 19. Veljača 2015.
    #237
    paulhitch se sviđa ovo.
  18. stephenvane

    stephenvane Member

    Pridružen(a):
    13. Rujan 2011.
    Poruka:
    526
    Lajkova:
    399
    Good to see the route being cleared and something being done about the mud. Should make my bike rides along there more enjoyable.

    Now if only they would install a static buffet car at West Meon station. I'm sure it would do good business with all the walkers and cyclists.
     
    stephenvane, 19. Veljača 2015.
    #238
  19. 73129

    73129 Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    24. Rujan 2007.
    Poruka:
    4,562
    Lajkova:
    1,250
    Grad:
    Winchester
    73129, 3. Svibanj 2015.
    #239
  20. Duty Druid

    Duty Druid Resident of Nat Pres

    Pridružen(a):
    19. Srpanj 2010.
    Poruka:
    11,148
    Lajkova:
    4,910
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    That, & all the non pedestrian traffic using the path since HCC decided to upgraded the hard-standing........
     
    Duty Druid, 3. Svibanj 2015.
    #240
Stranica 12 od 14

Podijelite ovu stranicu