General Discussion
I'll second it!
Hurdling, that's an action I probably won't perform ever again!
The irony is that we can't seem to countenance the economics of planning 100-150 years hence for a railway line that was opened in 1846. Even more ironic is that Isambard Kingdom Brunel's civil egineering skills were derived from his less celebrated father, Isambard Marc Brunel. He pioneered underwater tunnelling and his visionary but occasionally unprofitable ventures once resulted in a stretch ...
Thanks Leatash. Went up there with the dog a while back, you're right, great views with the bonus of a softer running surface than the seawall.
Just had a look at it and it really is top notch quality. Someone better tell those Network Rail engineers though, they were just walking along the track and you could almost pick up what they were saying! Thanks for installing it.
Can anyone suggest a gentle (i.e. no hills) three mile jogging route around Dawlish as an alternative to the sea wall, or would I have to drive out somewhere? Preferably not ten times round The Lawn! Thanks.
I was replying to Roberta's second post, which referenced this Facebook post Just got a email reply back from a rep at Network Rail. Can't go into details for legal reasons but suffice to say I have assurances that the future of the sea wall and the line is secure.
I'm sure he saying it in good faith and I'm sure Network Rail's letter is full of encouraging words but I very much doubt they would tell an individual and not make a public announcement.
Clive, thanks for the info. Does that mean the houses on Riviera Terrace will face a wall that is higher than was previously there?
Very interesting posts Clive. Like Lynne I encourage you to bring your views to a wider audience. At the very least it might prompt some informed debate from people with insight into the workings of the railways. Thanks.
