Recent content by DAVE H

Been out today to look at the somerset end of the line. Started at Midford where clearing has been taking place, The rear brickwork of the station had at the time of demolition just been knocked over and covered a drain channel behind. This has been cleared by smashing up the bricks, would it...

I think a few including myself believe that if the is a station in need of renovation with the possiblities of a running line in either direction then that's an achievable goal. If there's room and money to extend as time goes on then even better. This is happening as you know on 2 sites of the...

Sorry dont have link but if you go on thier website it's the latest topic

Please read the latest idea on the "new s&d" . They are going to miraculously build a locomotive test shed for electric and steam using various guage tracks. All this will be on the old midford goods yard.:lol::lol:

I agree totally with this post, the groups behind Midsomer and Shillingstone are making great progress with quality work. They also don't get caught up in the unrealistic thoughts of rebuilding the entire network, branch lines and all but concentrate on what they can achieve. IF in the future...

In all honesty the S&D passed through some lovely countryside and linked to great places to go. There ain't a lot inbetween that would really justify the emence cost of rebuilding. How much for instance would it cost just to replace prestliegh viaduct? or cross the A303. Nothing really to be...

I agree with the last 3 posts entirely. I will give the new s&d a wide berth. I fullly support the projects that are currently being restored and wish them luck. The guys i have met at both of these projects and they realise the costs of expansion due to obsticles. Not impossible but costly. Oh...

Hi, i'm new here and have been on the "NEW S&D" web site. Just what planet is this guy on??? I have dared to challenge his claim's of reopening the line but it seem's his only agenda is peak oil. I can't see where in this cash strapped country he thinks the money will come from or the labour to...