Heritage and attraction posts - geographically how wide should we go

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Heritage and attraction posts - geographically how wide should we go

« on: July 06, 2023, 12:01:45 »

Our Heritage railway lines, Railtours, other rail based attractions board is not specific in saying where (in the world)

As I posted up (yet another) Irish thread, I found myself what members think of the geographic range for heritage and attraction posts. As I don't know, I'm asking! Do you want to read about the White Pass and Yukon? The Brokken? Irish pedal rail? Leadhills and Wanlockhead? Mangapps Farm?


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Re: Heritage and attraction posts - geographically how wide should we go

« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2023, 16:04:40 »

I voted for "British isles" but would add the caveat that posts about more distant attractions could be included if exceptionally important/interesting.


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Re: Heritage and attraction posts - geographically how wide should we go

« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2023, 16:35:20 »

Quote from: broadgage on July 06, 2023, 16:04:40

I voted for "British isles" but would add the caveat that posts about more distant attractions could be included if exceptionally important/interesting.

Lovely to see you posting again broadgage


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Re: Heritage and attraction posts - geographically how wide should we go

« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2023, 21:13:17 »

Quote from: broadgage on July 06, 2023, 16:04:40

I voted for "British isles" but would add the caveat that posts about more distant attractions could be included if exceptionally important/interesting.

I agree


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Re: Heritage and attraction posts - geographically how wide should we go

« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2023, 15:30:53 »

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South West England and South Wales   - 0 (0%)
England and Wales   - 1 (4.3%)
Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)   - 1 (4.3%)
United Kingdom (Great Britain PLUS Northern Ireland)   - 1 (4.3%)
British Isles (UK^▸ + Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands)   - 11 (47.8%)
Europe   - 0 (0%)
Worldwide   - 9 (39.1%)

No real doubt - anything British Isles is fair game. So if I get to Listowel or Ballybunion I can tell you about it.

Quote from: broadgage on July 06, 2023, 16:04:40

I voted for "British isles" but would add the caveat that posts about more distant attractions could be included if exceptionally important/interesting.

Repeated several times ... so I'm inclined to think that the Cass Scenic Railroad can be included but probably not the Seminole Gulf Railway. Cass, of course, is particularly inclined!


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