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    Weardale, Dartmoor and RMS for sale

    I'll accept it is a matter of preference but, in my view, turning small towns into larger "dormitories" for nearby (?) cities is of little benefit...
    Post by: The Dainton Banker, Jan 14, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Weardale, Dartmoor and RMS for sale

    How sad :(
    Post by: The Dainton Banker, Jan 11, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Weardale, Dartmoor and RMS for sale

    It is 20 miles away and, much as I dislike the urban sprawl, there is plenty of room, and nicer places, nearer Exeter.
    Post by: The Dainton Banker, Jan 11, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Weardale, Dartmoor and RMS for sale

    Why would anybody want to build "large estates" in a small town that has very little to offer in the way of employment ? If you are thinking of...
    Post by: The Dainton Banker, Jan 11, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Weardale, Dartmoor and RMS for sale

    Thanks for the DCC link, which I had not seen. It makes clear that the Council is having difficulty in getting the Government to commit to...
    Post by: The Dainton Banker, Jan 8, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Weardale, Dartmoor and RMS for sale

    See the thread "Should Network Rail now look seriously at re-instating the Southern route to Plymouth?"
    Post by: The Dainton Banker, Jan 8, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Weardale, Dartmoor and RMS for sale

    There is no economic reason for putting Okehampton back on the National network. With a population of approx 7500 it really isn't likely to...
    Post by: The Dainton Banker, Jan 8, 2020 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK