Coate’s train could go further down the line (From Swindon Advertiser)
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Coate’s train could go further down the line
9:36am Thursday 30th August 2012 in News
Volunteer Ian Dixon at the miniature railway
VISITORS to the Miniature Railway at Coate Water could soon see the attraction double in size if a planning application is approved.
The railway has submitted an application to Swindon Council for the approval of plans to change the use of nearby woodland to provide an extension to the railway and erect a station platform.
In the application, Hilary Foley, secretary of the North Wilts Model Engineering Society which operates the railway, said: “We have recently been granted the inclusion of extra land within our lease and wish to extend our railway track down towards the Richard Jefferies Museum, effectively doubling the length of ride for passengers and hopefully in time incorporating a station or halt for visitors to the museum.
“As few trees as possible will be removed to facilitate the track design. We intend to replace removed trees at the rate of, at least, two for one.
“It is proposed that at a future date, access for train rides will also be provided by means of a platform behind the Richard Jefferies Museum.”
A decision on the application is set to be made mid November.
To view the application, visit www.swindon.gov.uk
Comments(9)
PJC
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3:24pm Thu 30 Aug 12
MrBstard
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6:32pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Localboy86
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7:23pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Mushymushy
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10:51pm Thu 30 Aug 12
PJC
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11:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Mushymushy wrote:Did you actually read the article? Who said anything about housing development?
So more of our countryside will be given up is there nowhere that is safe this is just the start of the coate development next it will be a few houses then a shop a 241 pub and before we know it the coate development is upon us and all the wildlife farmland beautifull country lanes all gone.
Localboy86
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7:17am Fri 31 Aug 12
Mushymushy wrote:Idiot
So more of our countryside will be given up is there nowhere that is safe this is just the start of the coate development next it will be a few houses then a shop a 241 pub and before we know it the coate development is upon us and all the wildlife farmland beautifull country lanes all gone.
Mushymushy
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7:24am Fri 31 Aug 12
Localboy86 wrote:Local boy proved you wrong didn't I.
Mushymushy wrote:Idiot
So more of our countryside will be given up is there nowhere that is safe this is just the start of the coate development next it will be a few houses then a shop a 241 pub and before we know it the coate development is upon us and all the wildlife farmland beautifull country lanes all gone.
dc the 2nd
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8:55am Fri 31 Aug 12
Highworth Lad says...
12:13pm Thu 30 Aug 12