ItsGrimUpNorth
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With the huge success of the reopened Borders Railway (Surely the case for opening right through to Carlisle is stronger now?!), was having a good crack with a mate about the old Penrith-Keswick-Cockermouth railway, and potential for it ever reopening.
Had a search on here, and found a good thread (Now closed) on this very topic - http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=104074&highlight=Keswick - and it got me thinking just how good it would be to see the campaign - http://www.keswickrailway.com - properly supported by the right bodies.
I'd go so far as to push for a Workington to Appleby line (Yes I know it's fantasy!) that would connect the West Cumbrian, WCML and S&C lines in one swoop!
As a frequent visitor to the Lakes, with it being on my doorstep, I'd much prefer getting the train than using my car, or the bus (Which does my head in!).
In an area which is overran by traffic, this route deserves to be reopened in my slightly biased opinion!
Any thoughts on top of the original thread?
Had a search on here, and found a good thread (Now closed) on this very topic - http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=104074&highlight=Keswick - and it got me thinking just how good it would be to see the campaign - http://www.keswickrailway.com - properly supported by the right bodies.
I'd go so far as to push for a Workington to Appleby line (Yes I know it's fantasy!) that would connect the West Cumbrian, WCML and S&C lines in one swoop!
As a frequent visitor to the Lakes, with it being on my doorstep, I'd much prefer getting the train than using my car, or the bus (Which does my head in!).
In an area which is overran by traffic, this route deserves to be reopened in my slightly biased opinion!
Any thoughts on top of the original thread?