We are here to ask for your support to save the
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad in Cumberland, Maryland.
This scenic tourist railroad offers a 16 mile excursion from Cumberland, Maryland to Frostburg, Maryland. There is a proposal to shorten (to 6 miles) or completely shut down this historic railroad to make way for a biking/hiking path. We are requesting your support to keep this Historic Scenic Railroad running in its full glory of 16 miles. The proposed hiking/biking path will destroy a historic Railroad and a Great Tourist Railroad! The only reason the railroad has to shut down or be greatly reduced it due to a tunnel; because the hiking path wants to share, or use the tunnels the Railroad owns and operates. If they are forced to shut down or reduce their line then the railroad tourism industry will take a big hit in Cumberland and Frostburg, and every town in between. In our opinion the proposal to save the hiking/ biking path 3 million dollars by using rail tunnels is too great. The cost to history, rail employees, the tourist
I really thought this might just be a small project but seeing all this energy makes my head spin in the best way possible. It is honestly bizarre to imagine losing those tracks for a path when the history is right there staring everyone in the face but at least now the people calling the shots might have to pay attention.
Reached 100 supporters
February 28, 2005
6 Comments
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Mike Rahman
21 years ago
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My kids love riding the steam train every summer. Dont tear up the tracks for a trail that will get used once a year. Keep it open!
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Dave Greer
21 years ago
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This railroad brings so many people into cumberland. Tourism will die if you shorten the line. Think about the local shops!!
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Jason Taylor
21 years ago
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The tunnels belong to the train. Build your bike path somewhere else instead of trying to save a buck at the expense of our heritage.
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Sarah Harris
21 years ago
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Absolutely ridiculous. We have plenty of bike trails already. You cant replace history once its gone.
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Brenda Mason
21 years ago
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LEAVE THE RAILROAD ALONE. It is what makes our area special.
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Tom Nkemelu
21 years ago
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So sad to see this happen. Please save the line.
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We are here to ask for your support to save the
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad in Cumberland, Maryland.
This scenic tourist railroad offers a 16 mile excursion from Cumberland, Maryland to Frostburg, Maryland. There is a proposal to shorten (to 6 miles) or completely shut down this historic railroad to make way for a biking/hiking path. We are requesting your support to keep this Historic Scenic Railroad running in its full glory of 16 miles. The proposed hiking/biking path will destroy a historic Railroad and a Great Tourist Railroad! The only reason the railroad has to shut down or be greatly reduced it due to a tunnel; because the hiking path wants to share, or use the tunnels the Railroad owns and operates. If they are forced to shut down or reduce their line then the railroad tourism industry will take a big hit in Cumberland and Frostburg, and every town in between. In our opinion the proposal to save the hiking/ biking path 3 million dollars by using rail tunnels is too great. The cost to history, rail employees, the tourist
I really thought this might just be a small project but seeing all this energy makes my head spin in the best way possible. It is honestly bizarre to imagine losing those tracks for a path when the history is right there staring everyone in the face but at least now the people calling the shots might have to pay attention.
Reached 100 supporters
February 28, 2005
6 Comments
M
Mike Rahman
21 years ago
Featured
My kids love riding the steam train every summer. Dont tear up the tracks for a trail that will get used once a year. Keep it open!
D
Dave Greer
21 years ago
Featured
This railroad brings so many people into cumberland. Tourism will die if you shorten the line. Think about the local shops!!
J
Jason Taylor
21 years ago
Featured
The tunnels belong to the train. Build your bike path somewhere else instead of trying to save a buck at the expense of our heritage.
S
Sarah Harris
21 years ago
Featured
Absolutely ridiculous. We have plenty of bike trails already. You cant replace history once its gone.
B
Brenda Mason
21 years ago
Featured
LEAVE THE RAILROAD ALONE. It is what makes our area special.
T
Tom Nkemelu
21 years ago
Featured
So sad to see this happen. Please save the line.
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My kids love riding the steam train every summer. Dont tear up the tracks for a trail that will get used once a year. Keep it open!