What consideration should be given to heritage railways when proposing reopenings?

[mr_jrt]

I've argued several times over the years that the strategic value of reconnecting East Grinstead to Haywards Heath outweighs the value of the Bluebell as a tourist attraction, but as expected, it tends to attract a fair bit of disdain! If it were to be compulsorily purchased, then I'm sure the funds would go a fair way to expanding the line from Horsted Keynes beyond Sheffield Park.