And to think there are now as many people using our railway system as during the peak in the 1920's. It seems so short sighted ripping up the tracks and demolishing stations back in the 60's. John Betjeman said as much in a documentary in the early 60's - and he has been proved right.
@derwent Indeed so. It was such a waste! But like you say, it's great they're getting the track down again, they should have nearly a mile come next year!
Indeed, my friend from the ESR works there, he's got a it board with the ESR, he's now going to the WSR, but he is staying at the GLR, and the GLR is a brilliant little railway, went there for their steam vintage show, cheack my videos, you'll find it there somewhere!
And to think there are now as many people using our railway system as during the peak in the 1920's. It seems so short sighted ripping up the tracks and demolishing stations back in the 60's. John Betjeman said as much in a documentary in the early 60's - and he has been proved right.
It's wonderful to see the tracks being put back.
derwent 8 months ago
@derwent Indeed so. It was such a waste! But like you say, it's great they're getting the track down again, they should have nearly a mile come next year!
Firrboxfryup 8 months ago
here we go i look forward to riding this line in the not to distant future as i think it will be great
34002salisbury 2 years ago
An excellent collection of images Jamie, which shoes the work being carried out extremely well...5* Bob
robmasterman 2 years ago
Thanks Bob, it is great now they are getting the extention built, they should be able to start running trains soon!
Cheers
Jamie
Firrboxfryup 2 years ago
yeh i hope to volunteer at the GLR 2 simply cos they only have 10-15 open days a year which is usefull as its not very close to my home
omnibus360 2 years ago
Indeed, my friend from the ESR works there, he's got a it board with the ESR, he's now going to the WSR, but he is staying at the GLR, and the GLR is a brilliant little railway, went there for their steam vintage show, cheack my videos, you'll find it there somewhere!
Cheers
Jamie
Firrboxfryup 2 years ago
I live there!!!! :) 5*
djfireball999 2 years ago
Realy, you live in the station... only joking.
It's a good railway, do you volunteer there then?
Firrboxfryup 2 years ago
It's alright, but I don't volunteer there, as I don't really have the time
djfireball999 2 years ago
Shame, I would like to, but I already volunteer at the ESR!
Firrboxfryup 2 years ago
you probably could volunteer
omnibus360 2 years ago
Maybe, but i'd rather be a visitor rather than a volunteer on second thoughts.
I might try the GLR
Firrboxfryup 2 years ago
i wish i had loads of cash to give to them because the trackbead is there but no track for many miles it would be much more fun if they did extend
omnibus360 2 years ago
Yeh, the GLR are hoping to extend the track to Templecombe, but they can't get the planing permission, they are hopeful for 2011!
A long way off yet!
Firrboxfryup 2 years ago