Rail Operations versus Trails

[RRSignal]

Thought this might be of interest here:

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/3...ilroad-route-or-turning-it/?intcmp=latestnews

Several years ago, locals here raised around $400,000 to build a replica of a train station that was torn down in 1975, just one of many steps necessary to make a locomotive roll through this old railroad town once again.
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But after decades of delays, the fate of those tracks is now dividing this town and those around it.
Some residents say they should be fixed up and used to extend the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, which runs seasonal tourist trains with themes ranging from zombies to wine tastings. In the long-term, the tracks could establish an Amtrak link for passenger trains between New York City and Lake Placid.

http://m.wamc.org/?utm_referrer=htt...Nf-bPZxfLQ&bvm=bv.57155469,d.cGU#mobile/77363

The Adirondack Scenic Railroad is a tourist train that provides scenic rides in the Lake Placid and Utica regions. In early October, a locomotive was vandalized. The damage is being investigated as a deliberate attempt to stop the train’s operations. North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley spoke with two of the non-profit railroad’s officials about the incident and how it is impacting future plans for the rail line.

Long story short, trail advocates want prevent a scenic railroad from expanding, and may be using vandalism to help their efforts.

 

[JCitron]

Thought this might be of interest here:

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/3...ilroad-route-or-turning-it/?intcmp=latestnews



http://m.wamc.org/?utm_referrer=htt...Nf-bPZxfLQ&bvm=bv.57155469,d.cGU#mobile/77363



Long story short, trail advocates want prevent a scenic railroad from expanding, and may be using vandalism to help their efforts.

From what I've read over at railroad.net, a developer might be behind this vandalism and harassment. He has some kind of stake in the outcome of the trail and is doing what he can to kill the railroad.

John