HAICH OMANDIER Wrote:
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> > > > I wonder what the rules would be to put a
> > > tunnel
> > > > between the properties.
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> > > > Tongue in cheek,
> > > > Nick
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> > > I've got one better than that, I wonder what
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> > > owners of the said land that separate the
> newly
> > > acquired land would say of a leased right of
> > way
> > > on their land or lands with an RGS trestle
> > going
> > > over the top of it so that they could do what
> > ever
> > > they needed to work their lands if that is
> what
> > > they are still doing. Then we all could enjoy
> > more
> > > of the realism that made the RGS such a great
> > part
> > > of Colorado in Golden.
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> > LOL. You guys are nuts. Why does everyone
> > immediately think we need to expand the track
> plan
> > as soon as more land is mentioned? More/better
> > parking and a real museum/visitor center
> building
> > is something we need more. Yes I know your
> having
> > fun but still.
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> Jeff is correct. Remember we are a museum first
> and foremost. we also operate trains. Another
> visitor center/railroad display building would be
> great. There are "tons" of railroad artifacts
> stored in railroad cars. A new building would
> allow some of this collection to be displayed. We
> are fortunate to operate historic equipment.( 3
> locomotives, 3 geese, diesels etc. ) , but this
> does not mean we should expand the 1/2 mile of
> track and recreate the Ophir Loop or the Monarch
> branch. More parking is sorely needed. Aquisition
> of more land has been a priority before I was
> involved with the CRRM (46 years). Finally this
> land has come available.
Thanks for being patient with us Jeff and HIGH COMMANDER,
From my perspective, I would like to thank the peoples involved in negotiating this land acquisition, back in the early 90's when I was out in Colorado visiting family that lived in Aurora, I swung by the CRRM while there I was visiting with some of the volunteers, they wanted to expand back then, from what I was told, no one that was around them would ever sell their precious land for an expansion of the museum. So, this is quite a surprise to hear about, Congratulations for all the hard work and for those who never gave up.
One question that I do have, is, does having the museum there reduce the value of the homes that are around it?
I tell you one thing, if i could afford to move to the area I would love to live in Golden, just because of the museum. And of course, Collectors Edge is also located in Golden, that would be a big plus bonus to move out there for me.
Still a Student,
Dave
