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Folkestone harbour Railway station . 2018 restoration is nearing completion May 2018
Folkestone Harbour was in decline in the 1830s, as Dover became an increasingly important cross-channel port. The harbour was acquired by the South Eastern Railway (SER) in August 1843 for redevelopment. Almost immediately, a branch line to it was planned.[1]
The line was built in 1844 leaving the main line at Folkestone Junction and was double tracked ending with a viaduct across the harbour itself. In 1847, a swing bridge allowed the line to reach the southern pier[2] and, in 1848, the line was passed by the Board of Trade for passenger use.[3] The station was opened on 1 January 1849, but was replaced by another on a different site in 1856.[4] This second station went through periods of temporary closure: from 29 November 1915 until 1 March 1919; from 4 September 1939 until 1945; from 13 to 20 March 1960; and between 1 January and 11 April 1992.[4]
The line was electrified at the same time as the main line during the Kent Coast Electrification - Stage 2 in June 1961, and passenger trains were formed of electric multiple units. Freight services were withdrawn on 17 August 1968.[2]
In 1994, the opening of the Channel Tunnel led to the majority of ferry operators moving to other ports in the South East, with the result that only two services per day were arriving at Folkestone Harbour, to connect with the Hoverspeed SeaCat services. When these were moved to Ramsgate, the station closed to ordinary rail traffic in 2001.
Sometime after 2001, the line was singled for operational purposes, although the disused line is still in position.
Folkestone Harbour station is located at the end of a viaduct which separates the port's inner and outer harbours, which in turn is the end of the spur railway separate from the main line. The proposals for the regeneration of the Harbour area will see up to 1000 new houses and apartments, but the route followed by the branch line means that it does not offer a viable means of transport to serve this new development. Network Rail decided that it could not justify spending considerable amounts of public money to maintain and upgrade the route, so it began a process that would see the Folkestone Harbour branch closed permanently. The viaduct, which is listed, is to be retained as part of a new pedestrian route to the harbour arm, but the track on the rail spur will be lifted.[5]
Folkestone Harbour Viaduct
On 12 April 2008, a closure ceremony, together with an official last train took place.[6] However, objections were raised by DB Schenker, the Department for Transport and Southeastern. During 2008, VSOE still used Folkestone Harbour with its last train travelling on 13 November[7] and a number of rail tours visited the branch. Advertised as the last train, a steam hauled rail tour visited the branch on 14 March 2009.[8] Reliant on closure of the line, a proposed Folkestone Harbour and Seafront Masterplan included plans to demolish the viaduct to make way for a new marina.[9] An association opposing the closure was formed, with the primary aim of gaining control of the branch either through purchase or a lease with an option to buy.[9] The group, called the Remembrance Line Association proposes turning it into a mainline connected heritage railway, a 'Leaving for War' museum and a memorial dedicated to the troops that arrived on trains to the branch and left on ships to fight in both World War I and World War II.[9] It also proposes hosting regular national railtours to the branch, and would permanently operate a tourist shuttle service up and down the 1in30 gradient, utilising its own rolling stock and locomotives. Further plans include a revived passenger ferry to Boulogne. On Sunday, 21 December 2008, the Remembrance Line Association ran a railtour to the branch using the Southern Railway preserved diesel electric Class 201 No. 1001.[10]
On 20 March 2009, Network Rail announced they had begun the formal process to close the line and station on cost grounds, having redeveloped Folkestone West with new waiting facilities for the VSOE passengers. However, up to August 2010, the closure process had not proceeded past the statutory 'mothballing' stage, making the railway still officially operational. This was to allow protracted negotiations between all interested parties to run their full course to ensure the optimum benefits for the Folkestone Harbour statutory port area and to fully investigate heritage, conservation and other planning issues pertaining to the Shepway District as a whole.[11]
On 20 November 2013 the Department for Transport published a proposal to close the line and station serving Folkestone Harbour. Consultation on the closure ended on 28 February 2014,[12] and the line was formally closed on 31 May 2014.[
KESR & RVR Extension to salehurst unseen bridges . Trackbed walk along the old Rother Valley Railway
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The Rother Valley Railway (RVR) is a heritage railway project based at Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England. It takes its name from the original name for what later became the Kent and East Sussex Railway, running from Robertsbridge through to Headcorn in Kent, via Tenterden. The project is to replace the ‘missing link’ between Robertsbridge, a station on the Tonbridge to Hastings mainline, and Bodiam on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, a heritage railway which operates from Bodiam to Tenterden. A charity supported by a society of volunteers are attempting to re-establish the railway link. The RVR began by reinstating the first few hundred yards of line eastwards from Robertsbridge, and also a short stretch westwards from Bodiam. In 2010, the latter section was further extended to reach Junction Road. In summer 2011 work began at Robertsbridge to extend further eastwards to Northbridge Street, which entailed the rebuilding of five bridges. By June 2012, this further extension was also completed. In September 2013, a Gala weekend at Robertsbridge marked the progress to date and the start of the next phase - the re-instatement of the section between Northbridge Street and Junction Road, for which statutory permissions are being sought. While the RVR does not yet feature regular passenger trains, the base at Robertsbridge houses a small shop and visitor centre open to the public each Sunday, utilising a building formerly used as the London terminus of the Orient Express. There is also a small collection of historic railway vehicles in various stages of preservation.
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Mayor's Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast - Chattanooga, TN
The Mayor's Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast is located close to downtown Chattanooga near UTC. Stay at this Chattanooga bed and breakfast and visit the Tennessee Aquarium in downtown Chattanooga, or take a short drive to Lookout Mountain, Rock City, & Ruby Falls.
This AAA 4-Diamond Inn offers elegant accommodations, wonderful breakfasts, bed and breakfast packages, specials and more. Make this B&B your lodging choice when visiting the Chattanooga area.
A LINER IN THE GARDEN
Stapleford Park, is the only house I've heard of that has a regular boat-train running through the grounds. Drawn by the John of Gaunt, the train carries passengers to Lakeside Station and the Liner Northern Star. The naming ceremony was carried out on the second anniversary of the launching of her big-sister namesake. Visitors to Stapleford Park will now be able to make the unusual boast that they've visited a stately home - and enjoyed a cruise on a liner - at the same time.
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Heritage Railway - The Battlefield Line - 04110 class 04 Cab Ride
04110 on the Battlefield Line - 13th April 2009
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PA State Farm Show Family Trip - 2017
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The PA State Farm Show was quite an experience for our family! It was very easy to drive to—from Lancaster just take Route 283 to I-83, I-81 and then watch for Cameron Street.
We parked in the first boy scout parking lot at the Credit Union, so we could walk to the complex and not have to wait for a shuttle bus. Even in the cold weather this was not a bad walk with kids.
We entered the complex through the Weis Expo Hall so we could pick up our AgExplorer Checklist. This worked out perfectly for us, because the kids got an animal hat to wear which kept them entertained for the long walk down to the North Hall, where we went next.
Our kids loved the AgExplorer program! It kept us focused and on a mission. The kids got to make bookmarks and origami projects, look under a microscope, play bean bag toss, ring toss and hopscotch, pet a rabbit, alpaca and a donkey, play vegetable and fruit trivia games, learn about honey, maple syrup and mushrooms, and much more. We finished our AgExplorer scavenger hunt at the end of the day, back in the Weis Expo Hall at the Turkey Hill booth where we all got a FREE ice cream and beverage.
Since we attended the farm show on opening day, we had the privilege of seeing the high school rodeo. We watched for about half an hour and got to see calf roping, pole bending and bull riding. We stopped by the large arena again later in the day, and while there was no competing happening at that time, our kids were just as excited to watch the tractor conditioning the dirt for the evening rodeo!
As you tour the facilities your kids will see other children with peacock feathers and probably beg you for one - just a warning. They are $1 each and can be found in the North Hall. We’ve created a map with our personal notes on it to show you exactly where they are, as they can be hard to find. You can find the link in the description below.
In our opinion, none of the food at the farm show is very frugal, but if you plan accordingly, you can make it fit your budget. You will love the milkshakes, fries, and soft pretzels - just to name a few! Be sure to note that there are no sitting areas for the food - its just high tables that you stand at. Our kids really wanted to sit at this point, so we took our food to the hallway between the main hall and east hall, where there were plenty of folding chairs set up. We also marked this on our map.
Be sure to bring your camera, there will be a lot of great photo opportunities. And remember, anyone can enter photos in the photo contest and have a chance to win $50-100, plus a VIP parking pass for the next year!! See the link below for the photo entry page.
The butterfly room is a must. There is a $2 fee per person, but it is very worth it. Its not marked on any of the maps, but we did include it on our downloadable map with notes - so be sure to to download that through the link in the description below. You and your kids will each get a qtip saturated in gatorade. Since butterflies taste with their feet, they cling to your Qtip so you can hold them. This makes for a great photo opportunity!!
We were super excited to find a wood burning booth near the butterfly room as we were leaving. The gentleman at this booth was so kind and just loved what he did! He gave our kids cute little name tags and burned their name into them right there while they watched! And next to his stand there was someone weaving a chair seat, which was also very entertaining to observe.
We spent about 5 hours at the farm show and most of it was maneuvering a massive crowd of people. No need to fear though, if you’re not a people person, weekdays are not near as busy!
Remember to check the description below to find a link to our personalized map and the photo contest entry form.
See you next time!
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Wales | Wikipedia audio article
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Wales
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Wales (Welsh: Cymru [ˈkəmri] ( listen)) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2011 of 3,063,456 and has a total area of 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi). Wales has over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline and is largely mountainous, with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate.
Welsh national identity emerged among the Britons after the Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, and Wales is regarded as one of the modern Celtic nations. Llywelyn ap Gruffudd's death in 1282 marked the completion of Edward I of England's conquest of Wales, though Owain Glyndŵr briefly restored independence to Wales in the early 15th century. The whole of Wales was annexed by England and incorporated within the English legal system under the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542. Distinctive Welsh politics developed in the 19th century. Welsh liberalism, exemplified in the early 20th century by Lloyd George, was displaced by the growth of socialism and the Labour Party. Welsh national feeling grew over the century; Plaid Cymru was formed in 1925 and the Welsh Language Society in 1962. Established under the Government of Wales Act 1998, the National Assembly for Wales holds responsibility for a range of devolved policy matters.
At the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, development of the mining and metallurgical industries transformed the country from an agricultural society into an industrial nation; the South Wales Coalfield's exploitation caused a rapid expansion of Wales' population. Two-thirds of the population live in South Wales, including Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and the nearby valleys. Now that the country's traditional extractive and heavy industries have gone or are in decline, Wales' economy depends on the public sector, light and service industries and tourism.
Although Wales closely shares its political and social history with the rest of Great Britain, and a majority of the population in most areas speaks English as a first language, the country has retained a distinct cultural identity and is officially bilingual. Over 560,000 Welsh language speakers live in Wales, and the language is spoken by a majority of the population in parts of the north and west. From the late 19th century onwards, Wales acquired its popular image as the land of song, in part due to the eisteddfod tradition. At many international sporting events, such as the FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup and the Commonwealth Games, Wales has its own national teams, though at the Olympic Games, Welsh athletes compete as part of a Great Britain team. Rugby union is seen as a symbol of Welsh identity and an expression of national consciousness.
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00:03:39 1 Etymology
00:07:38 2 History
00:07:47 2.1 Prehistoric origins
00:10:47 2.2 Roman era
00:14:21 2.3 Post-Roman era
00:18:52 2.4 Medieval Wales
00:26:53 2.5 Industrial Wales
00:30:21 2.6 Modern Wales
00:30:30 2.6.1 Early 20th century
00:33:12 2.6.2 Mid 20th century
00:34:33 2.6.3 Late 20th century
00:37:28 2.6.4 Devolution
00:39:05 3 Government and politics
00:41:31 3.1 Composition of the Assembly
00:44:33 3.2 Areas of responsibility
00:46:29 3.2.1 Foreign relations
00:47:26 3.3 Local government
00:48:10 4 Law and order
00:51:56 5 Geography and natural history
00:58:14 5.1 Geology
00:59:23 5.2 Climate
01:05:06 5.3 Flora and fauna
01:08:08 6 Economy
01:12:56 7 Transport
01:15:27 8 Education
01:18:37 9 Healthcare
01:20:47 10 Demography
01:20:56 10.1 Population history
01:22:54 10.2 Current
01:27:47 10.3 Languages
01:31:32 10.4 Religion
01:34:25 11 Culture
01:34:54 11.1 Mythology
01:36:24 11.2 Literature in Wales
01:42:20 11.3 Museums and libraries
01:43:34 11.4 Visual arts
01:47:46 11.5 National symbols and anthem
01:50:29 11.6 Sport
01:55:11 11.7 Media
01:59:43 11.8 Cuisine
02:01:01 11.9 Performing arts
02:01:10 11.9.1 Music
02:04:02 11.9.2 Drama
02:06:10 11.9.3 Dance
02:08:07 11.10 Festivals
02:09:27 12 See also
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SUMMARY
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Wales (Welsh: Cymru [ˈkəmri] (listen)) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2011 of 3,063,456 and has a total area of 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi). Wales has over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline and is largely mountainous, with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate.
Welsh national identity emerged among the Britons after the Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, and Wales is regarded as one of the modern Celtic nations. Llywelyn ap Gruffudd's death in 1282 marked the completion of Edward I of England's conquest of Wales, though Owain Glyndŵr briefly restored independence to Wales in the early 15th century. The whole of Wales was annexed by England and incorporated within the English legal system under the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542. Distinctive Welsh politics developed in the 19th century. Welsh liberalism, exemplified in the early 20th century by Lloyd George, was displaced by the growth of socialism and the Labour Party. Welsh national feeling grew over the century; Plaid Cymru was formed in 1925 and the Welsh Language Society in 1962. Established under the Government of Wales Act 1998, the National Assembly for Wales holds responsibility for a range of devolved policy matters.
At the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, development of the mining and metallurgical industries transformed the country from an agricultural society into an industrial nation; the South Wales Coalfield's exploitation caused a rapid expansion of Wales' population. Two-thirds of the population live in South Wales, including Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and the nearby valleys. Now that the country's traditional extractive and heavy industries have gone or are in decline, Wales' economy depends on the public sector, light and service industries and tourism.
Although Wales closely shares its political and social history with the rest of Great Britain, and a majority of the population in most areas speaks English as a first language, the country has retained a distinct cultural identity and is officially bilingual. Over 560,000 Welsh language speakers live in Wales, and the language is spoken by a majority of the population in parts of the north and wes ...