Scrotnig
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This is absolutely true. Prior to this crisis I regularly travelled on numerous heritage railways, and will hopefully do so again in the future, but not if I have to wear a muzzle. I won't go near.As an aside -slightly off topic but still relevant - the method of introducing the legislation and the wording contained therein might also have repercussions to the Heritage Railway movement who may be looking to re-open soon.
And as also noted above, if the wearing of face coverings does accidentally end up covering heritage railways too by virtue of the wording used in the legislation, then how long it takes for the law to be removed is just as important. Dining Trains, Santa trains and a host of other activities might actually become possible and viable if social distancing is reduced, but remain difficult (nigh on impossible) and just simply undesirable and unenjoyable if the wearing of face coverings continues for any length of time.
Additionally it is to be hoped our many beautifully restored heritage railway stations and carriages don't have to be defaced by miles of red and white hazard tape everywhere! Better to shut up shop if that's going to be the future.