Elsecar Railway

Absolutely, it's a dead duck.

I hadn't realised that Barrow Hill are also going through the process of developing a centre for training and innovation for rail- again, another reason Elsecar's plans are never going to happen.

I note in the latest blurb it makes reference to a cafe being included......

For anyone not familiar with Elsecar heritage centre it boasts no less than 2 Cafes, and a further pub type thing that serves food at weekends and through the summer, PLUS a pub immediately outside the heritage centre that also serves food- this is all within a 2 min walk.

It's incredibly badly thought out as a scheme.

It's a shame, Elsecar has/had massive potential to be a real showcase for industrial history in South Yorkshire and it's never really been realised, the Railway is an example of another opportunity missed.

Chris

 

I always thought the plan for a new-built loco to operate the steam line represented an unnecessary expense. If nothing else, there are a fair number of Leeds-built locos in preservation which worked in South Yorkshire or not too far from Barnsley. Try and agree a hire for one of those and play on its local connections.

 

Not forgetting the Yorkshire Engine Co loco built in Sheffield currently at BH iirc?

 

Yes, good point - would also be a great shout.