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Shillingstone Update

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Ralph, Nov 11, 2010.

  1. Ralph

    Ralph New Member

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    Just an update on a couple of good news stories at Shillingstone:

    The bid for £10,000 from the National Lottery has been successful, so what with other match-funding raised the team are off shopping for a buffet car which will allow them to better provide catering and allow the Station itself to be further developed.

    Also, Shillingstone has agreed the purchase of over half a mile of track and several points which will see it complete the trackwork for its current site.

    There's a few more things in the pipeline but (as with the above) I don't want to emntion them until they're in the bag.
    As I've said before, things have turned a corner at Shillingstone and it's now all going in the right direction.
     
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  2. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    How much trackbed is owned and is there scope for expansion?
     
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    About a half mile of trackbed; basically the full extent of the Station site but little more. There is plenty of scope for expansion, in excess of 5 miles, but this on land that would have to be purchased, planning permission sought etc.
     
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    That's great news Ralph - thanks for letting us all know.

    Dare we hope: Next stop Blandford then...? ;)
     
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    prhaps one day
     
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  6. Ralph

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    Gosh! Just seen there's quite an extensive article in the latest edition of Heritage Railway. Happy with that!
     
    Ralph, Nov 25, 2010
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    ... and it talks about 92207's overhaul and that it will be hired out to other railways when it's finished.

    Richard
     
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    What page is it?
     
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