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| Author: | NS 3322 [ Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Winchester & Western Sandman Branch |
Looks like the Covia/Unimin sand plant will be closing next month which is the only customer on the 18-mile Winchester & Western Sandman Branch from Winchester, VA to Gore, VA. The railroad’s offices have already moved to Martinsburg, WV. From the photos I have seen this looks like a very scenic line. Future tourist operation possibility? Winchester is right off of I-81 and an operator would have existing shops in Gore. https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews ... -to-close/ |
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| Author: | Alexander D. Mitchell IV [ Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winchester & Western Sandman Branch |
It IS a very scenic line, and short-line photographers have been chasing it for years. But within the proverbial "spittin' distance" or "stone's throw" you have the Western Maryland Scenic RR and the Potomac Eagle operation. Throw a bit further for Walkersville Southern and East Broad Top. |
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| Author: | NS 3322 [ Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winchester & Western Sandman Branch |
Alexander D. Mitchell IV wrote: But within the proverbial "spittin' distance" or "stone's throw" you have the Western Maryland Scenic RR and the Potomac Eagle operation. Throw a bit further for Walkersville Southern and East Broad Top. So what? There are many examples of operations within "spittin' distance" of each other. Reading Blue Mountain & Northern, Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern, Allentown & Auburn, Colebrookdale, and Delaware River Railroad Excursions are all a "stone's throw" from one another. |
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| Author: | Alexander D. Mitchell IV [ Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winchester & Western Sandman Branch |
NS 3322 wrote: Alexander D. Mitchell IV wrote: But within the proverbial "spittin' distance" or "stone's throw" you have the Western Maryland Scenic RR and the Potomac Eagle operation. Throw a bit further for Walkersville Southern and East Broad Top. So what? There are many examples of operations within "spittin' distance" of each other. Reading Blue Mountain & Northern, Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern, Allentown & Auburn, Colebrookdale, and Delaware River Railroad Excursions are all a "stone's throw" from one another. So the argument becomes, are you actually offering something new and different, or just cannibalizing the existing market? See also: Every new brewpub and winery that opens......... |
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| Author: | Ed Kapuscinski [ Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Winchester & Western Sandman Branch |
NS 3322 wrote: Alexander D. Mitchell IV wrote: But within the proverbial "spittin' distance" or "stone's throw" you have the Western Maryland Scenic RR and the Potomac Eagle operation. Throw a bit further for Walkersville Southern and East Broad Top. So what? There are many examples of operations within "spittin' distance" of each other. Reading Blue Mountain & Northern, Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern, Allentown & Auburn, Colebrookdale, and Delaware River Railroad Excursions are all a "stone's throw" from one another. It's a really valid concern. I started thinking about this when I heard the GETY was doing stuff too. "It's a great idea in a vacuum, but how many other options are there within 120 minutes?". As much as I love the Northern Central, I honestly think a partnership between them and the Steam Into History folks would be a really compelling thing. But "1950s passenger cars pulled by a GP38"? I think the only thing they have going for them is location (which is, without a doubt, quite important). |
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