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« Reply #120 on: August 09, 2021, 23:43:22 »
I think that passive provision of the line is the best bet at present.  It rather depends on what Sustrans want for it.
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« Reply #121 on: August 10, 2021, 06:51:41 »
It possibly needs more local authorities to do what the New Forest National Park did. They made a ruling that former railway lines and associated areas (not sure of the wording for the second half) could only be used for active and sustainable transport. Thus preserving the Chichester - Midhurst line and the Petersfield - Pulborough line and the former Hampshire lines within their area from further development.
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« Reply #122 on: August 10, 2021, 08:16:21 »
Quote from: johnneyw on August 09, 2021, 23:43:22
I think that passive provision of the line is the best bet at present.  It rather depends on what Sustrans want for it.

My understanding is that they just want shot of it, so for next to nothing. BUT the DfT» (Department for Transport - about) want the highways authority to pick it up so that the bridges get maintained, leasing to GWSR antvof course the total lack of any bridge maintenance means a big bill for the taxpayers through the precept to carry this work out.
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« Reply #123 on: August 10, 2021, 13:26:04 »
Some pictures of the current condition of some of the bridges etc can be found here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zig3js84ef7role/AACz7bcl-ImomVlwTD1cxXoma?dl=0

It's a big mess
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« Reply #124 on: August 30, 2021, 17:52:40 »
Visited the line today for a day out. Round trip from Toddington with a break at Broadway. Two 7 coach trains operating busy but plenty of space. Also visited the narrow gauge line which hasn't been operating on my previous visits. Nice day out, but more expensive than previous years.
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« Reply #125 on: August 31, 2021, 18:55:54 »
Quote from: rogerw on August 30, 2021, 17:52:40
Visited the line today for a day out. Round trip from Toddington with a break at Broadway. Two 7 coach trains operating busy but plenty of space. Also visited the narrow gauge line which hasn't been operating on my previous visits. Nice day out, but more expensive than previous years.

I did a trip Tuesday last week, it was a great day as always. The narrow gauge was not operating the day I went though.  The railway was busy but plenty of space on board the trains.

I am a share holder and get free tickets, but I decided to pay the normal fare to give the railway the revenue
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« Reply #126 on: March 29, 2023, 15:02:48 »
Stanway Viaduct, a little to the north of Toddington Station, has suffered from failure of the waterproofing layer of its deck, leading to water penetration and subsequent damage to masonry

An appeal to raise funds to repair the damage and secure the structure into the future has been launched

https://www.gwrt.org.uk/donate/stanway-viaduct-appeal
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« Reply #127 on: May 24, 2024, 23:07:16 »
Not related to the appeal, but I'm struggling to find the original topic.  Roll Eyes

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« Reply #128 on: May 25, 2024, 07:08:50 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on May 24, 2024, 23:07:16
Not related to the appeal, but I'm struggling to find the original topic.  Roll Eyes

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I don't think there WAS an original topic, Chris ... the Coffee Shop is surprisingly patchy when we get onto heritage / attractions, especially where they are not [yet] available to our members and guest readers.

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« Reply #129 on: May 25, 2024, 21:45:37 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on May 24, 2024, 23:07:16
Not related to the appeal, but I'm struggling to find the original topic.  Roll Eyes

Quote from: grahame on May 25, 2024, 07:08:50
I don't think there WAS an original topic, Chris ...

I'm sorry to have to correct you on that, grahame, but there was - I've now found it and merged everything relating to the excellent Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway into this one topic, for ease of future reference.  Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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