Your argument doesn't really stand up to scrutiny though does it?Sums up everything.
See post by "Taunton" above. Shows exactly what I mean.
Are we to assume that the Bluebell, Chinnor and Princess and North Norfolk Railways should all deeply regret their recently hard earned connections with Network Rail..?
What you say about the length of the line makes a lot of sense (and is something I've also thought and stated at times).
What you said about "track connections with Network Rail are to be avoided" in post #72 is complete and utter nonsense - Unless you're putting yourself forward as a spokesperson for the railway?
Are you involved with them or is just your opinion?
Before yet again bashing out the words Enthusiast, Gricer, Froth etc on your keyboard, go back and read what I said properly as I have with what you've said. At no point have I suggested go in all guns blazing at whatever cost to the railway.
Nearly 30 years ago now I was heavily involved with a steam railway that nearly went to the wall due to overstretching itself by reconnecting to the mainline.
I know a little of what I talk about here.
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