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| Author: | RM [ Sat Jun 16, 2001 11:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Railway Preservation in Asheville, NC? |
I'm contemplating a possible job change to the Asheville, NC area, and I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea if there are any railroad related preservation projects happening nearby. I plan on getting involved at NCTM if I make the move, but I'd like to know if there's anything closer. Thanks! rmminton@yahoo.com |
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| Author: | Dave [ Sun Jun 17, 2001 5:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Railway Preservation in Asheville, NC? |
You are closer to tourist railroads like Great Smoky Mountain, Tennessee Valley and Tweetsie. Blue Ridge Scenic RR is not far, nor the Doe River Gorge narrow gauge. It is a great town and a fine mountain setting. Check Out Bill Stanley's Bluegrass and Barbecue downtown, and the winter holidays stuff at Biltmore House - tasting at the wineries always fun too. I don't know anybody who doesn't like that country. Might try to track down the famous lost phantom Shay on Graybeard Mountain near Montreat. It is only visible to hunters not looking for it. Dave irondave@bellsouth.net |
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| Author: | Paul Hess [ Mon Jun 18, 2001 1:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Railway Preservation in Asheville, NC? |
> I'm contemplating a possible job change to > the Asheville, NC area, and I was wondering > if anyone can give me an idea if there are > any railroad related preservation projects > happening nearby. I plan on getting involved > at NCTM if I make the move, but I'd like to > know if there's anything closer. Thanks! We'll be glad to have you at the NCTM. Even thought it is a little drive to get to us. There is one individual that lives in Asheville and voluteers at the museum. Paul phess@webkorner.com |
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| Author: | RM [ Mon Jun 18, 2001 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Railway Preservation in Asheville, NC? |
Thanks, Paul. Staying active in the railway preservation community is a very inportant "intangible" that I'll consider as I weigh the pros and cons of relocating! rmminton@yahoo.com |
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| Author: | RM [ Mon Jun 18, 2001 11:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Railway Preservation in Asheville, NC? |
Dave, Thanks for the info. I'll be sure to check it out. Does anyone know if GSMR allows volunteers to help with their steam locomotive maintenance and restoration? RM rmminton@yahoo.com |
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| Author: | Bill Conklin [ Wed Jun 20, 2001 4:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Railway Preservation in Asheville, NC? |
Of course, we're a lot farther East in NC than Asheville but also can offer lotsa opportunity to volunteer at the EC NRHS operation near Apex. (Actually its Bonsal but good luck finding that on a map.) Frankly I think any rail museum should declare in advance if they have too much help so that folks would know not to move there... > Thanks, Paul. Staying active in the railway > preservation community is a very inportant > "intangible" that I'll consider as > I weigh the pros and cons of relocating! heisler1607@earthlink.net |
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