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Folsom Train To P-ville
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Posted 20 September 2006 - 05:02 PM
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Posted 20 September 2006 - 06:06 PM
donate $5million.
Seriously though, I'd contact the Sac Valley Railroad Advovates.
Seriously though, I'd contact the Sac Valley Railroad Advovates.
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Posted 20 September 2006 - 06:45 PM
The traffic noise on Blue Ravine is bad enough, we sure do not need a train going down and across Blue Ravine and Riley with the added noise of the gates and all other associated noise.
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Posted 20 September 2006 - 06:52 PM
Write your current or future council members. They will play a large part in making this happen. I, too, think it would be a neat idea! I hope the logistics work out.
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Posted 20 September 2006 - 07:06 PM
I would love it. Particularly if it were a wine train 
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Posted 20 September 2006 - 07:28 PM
it would be a GREAT addition to our community. how fun it would be! the kids would love it too and it would go throw some incredibly pretty country. as for noise, this owuld be an excursion train and wouldn't run as often as the wine train does in the napa valley, where its a definate addition to the community. i can't imagine it would be more than once a day and maybe only two or three days a week. that's nothing. it would run slowly too, so as to not make so much noise.
our railroad history in folsom is really outstanding and unique. its a big part of our heritage. i say, full steam ahead!!!
also, if you really want to help, contact the FEDS (Folsom El Dorado historic railroad Society). They have the museum down by the chamber of commerce. and, in case you're wondering, i do not belong to that group. I just admire what they're doing. It's a great thing for Folsom. and it could be a wine train too!!
our railroad history in folsom is really outstanding and unique. its a big part of our heritage. i say, full steam ahead!!!
also, if you really want to help, contact the FEDS (Folsom El Dorado historic railroad Society). They have the museum down by the chamber of commerce. and, in case you're wondering, i do not belong to that group. I just admire what they're doing. It's a great thing for Folsom. and it could be a wine train too!!
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Posted 20 September 2006 - 08:02 PM
QUOTE(camay2327 @ Sep 20 2006, 07:45 PM) 
The traffic noise on Blue Ravine is bad enough, we sure do not need a train going down and across Blue Ravine and Riley with the added noise of the gates and all other associated noise.
What ARE you in favor of? Mandatory time machines to transport everyone to 1955?
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Posted 20 September 2006 - 08:10 PM
QUOTE(c_vanderveen @ Sep 20 2006, 09:02 PM)
What ARE you in favor of? Mandatory time machines to transport everyone to 1955?
Did the Big Dip serve real burgers back then? If so, I'd vote for that.
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Posted 20 September 2006 - 09:02 PM
QUOTE(benning @ Sep 20 2006, 08:06 PM)
I would love it. Particularly if it were a wine train
I think it would be great. We lived close to the steam train the runs along the river from the Train Museum and used to ride it often. It only runs on the weekend and we could hear the steam whistle from the house, which was a pretty cool sound to hear. It would have been great to have it go more than just 3 miles. Wine train? Even better yet!
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Posted 20 September 2006 - 09:32 PM
I really think it would be a huge benefit to the community - it would be that little extra perk that would make Folsom a real destination for a weekend. I really hope the city can make this happen... the money could probably come from the hotel taxes that the city is collecting for tourism. Instead of having cheesy billboards and commercials in the Bay Area, we can invest in our history. The people will come. I think this would be such a cool way to see the foothills - see parts that haven't been seen in a long, long time.
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Posted 21 September 2006 - 08:34 AM
QUOTE(mylo @ Sep 20 2006, 08:10 PM)
Did the Big Dip serve real burgers back then? If so, I'd vote for that.
they DID and there was another great little burger stand called the Buckboard Drive In down on Sutter Street, sort of across from where C and C market used to be. Excellent burgers wrapped in white paper with crisp fresh onions, and great chocolate shakes made with real ice cream. yum. boy, do i miss that place!!!!
sorry for hijacking the thread. maybe they could serve burgers when the visitors get off the excursion train?????
anyway, love the idea of the steam whistle, etc. in the air again. i can remember hearing the roar of the lion at the zoo in the morning around 8 am when he was being fed. that was really neat.
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Posted 21 September 2006 - 08:56 AM
QUOTE(john @ Sep 20 2006, 10:32 PM)
I really think it would be a huge benefit to the community - it would be that little extra perk that would make Folsom a real destination for a weekend. I really hope the city can make this happen... the money could probably come from the hotel taxes that the city is collecting for tourism. Instead of having cheesy billboards and commercials in the Bay Area, we can invest in our history. The people will come. I think this would be such a cool way to see the foothills - see parts that haven't been seen in a long, long time.
Agreed - We took the kiddies to Placerville & Apple Hill last week, and these cowboy dudes were having free stagecoach rides around the block in old town for visitors (it was great when they would go fast), and one of them let my son play with the six-shooters and my daughter pet the horses.
I was thinking at the time how cool it would be if Folsom celebrated its Gold Rush history in colorful ways like that (a cattle drive and rodeo once a year doesn't count) and a train ride would fit the bill.
I just finished reading a book about the early settlers who came to California over the Sierras - many down through Placerville and on through Folsom and onto Sacramento. This area has such a rich and interesting history, but you wouldn't know it.
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Posted 21 September 2006 - 09:16 AM
QUOTE(ngilbert @ Sep 21 2006, 08:56 AM)
Agreed - We took the kiddies to Placerville & Apple Hill last week, and these cowboy dudes were having free stagecoach rides around the block in old town for visitors (it was great when they would go fast), and one of them let my son play with the six-shooters and my daughter pet the horses.
I was thinking at the time how cool it would be if Folsom celebrated its Gold Rush history in colorful ways like that (a cattle drive and rodeo once a year doesn't count) and a train ride would fit the bill.
I just finished reading a book about the early settlers who came to California over the Sierras - many down through Placerville and on through Folsom and onto Sacramento. This area has such a rich and interesting history, but you wouldn't know it.
ngilbert, YesterFest is coming October 21st. It will have living history, gold panning, blacksmithing, costumed folks, power house tours, etc. definately celebrates Folsom's gold rush/pioneer history. check it out. your kids will love it. and you can go through the train museum and tell them you support the idea of an excursion train too.......
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Posted 21 September 2006 - 10:34 AM
QUOTE(4thgenFolsomite @ Sep 21 2006, 10:16 AM)
ngilbert, YesterFest is coming October 21st. It will have living history, gold panning, blacksmithing, costumed folks, power house tours, etc. definately celebrates Folsom's gold rush/pioneer history. check it out. your kids will love it. and you can go through the train museum and tell them you support the idea of an excursion train too.......
Yeah Yestefest is cool - I forgot about that.
Why do they always insist on holding it at the same time as Rennaissance Fair (or as I call it "Ye Olde Bad Fake English Accent Faire")?
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QUOTE(4thgenFolsomite @ Sep 20 2006, 08:28 PM)
it would be a GREAT addition to our community. how fun it would be! the kids would love it too and it would go throw some incredibly pretty country. as for noise, this owuld be an excursion train and wouldn't run as often as the wine train does in the napa valley, where its a definate addition to the community. i can't imagine it would be more than once a day and maybe only two or three days a week. that's nothing. it would run slowly too, so as to not make so much noise.
our railroad history in folsom is really outstanding and unique. its a big part of our heritage. i say, full steam ahead!!!
also, if you really want to help, contact the FEDS (Folsom El Dorado historic railroad Society). They have the museum down by the chamber of commerce. and, in case you're wondering, i do not belong to that group. I just admire what they're doing. It's a great thing for Folsom. and it could be a wine train too!!
What a great way to celebrate our history--as the first rail line in the West!!
The train would run past the college and could also be used along I-50 as a leisurely commute.
Could draw tourists from around the world--cultural tourists--who spend more, stay longer and are looking for a great way to enjoy life.
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