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It was sixty years ago today

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by lostlogin, May 14, 2011.

  1. lostlogin

    lostlogin Member

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    Whilst it would have happened eventually if it hadn't been for the TR proving volunteers could run a railway I doubt railway preservation would be where it is today. They proved it could be done and trailed the path that we have all followed.

    Maybe we should all raise a glass or two tonight in memory to those who sixty years ago today in effect started railway preservation in the form we know it.

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/may/12/in-praise-of-ltc-rolt?CMP=EMCGT_120511&

    http://www.talyllyn.co.uk/60Gala


    To the mods. I was not sure where to post this so sorry for the duplicate post. Merge delete as you deem appropriate
     
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  2. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    Here, here.
     
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  3. pennysteam

    pennysteam Well-Known Member

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    We had hoped to make this one, but we will down later in the year, so I hope everyone and the railway has a good week.
     
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  4. guard_jamie

    guard_jamie Part of the furniture

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    Desperately upset to be missing this. I live in Aberystwyth, but at the last minute I've been called to South Wales for some work :(

    Will definitely be visiting at somepoint this year though, I have yet to ride in one of the original 4-wheelers. This must be rectified.
     
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