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#46 zmocar

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Posted 01 April 2007 - 10:30 AM

QUOTE(mylo @ Oct 12 2006, 09:08 AM)

I wanna go on the train!

Here is another update with video from CBS 13 Sacramento.

News Link to Skagit

#47 mylo

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Posted 01 April 2007 - 12:13 PM

Great press! I'm glad to see continued interest in this!

#48 Joe Mayer

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Posted 01 April 2007 - 07:51 PM

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Posted 02 April 2007 - 09:47 AM

QUOTE(zmocar @ Apr 1 2007, 11:30 AM)

Here is another update with video from CBS 13 Sacramento.

News Link to Skagit

Very exciting to see how things have developed!

Folsom was the first Rail stop in the West and highlighting our history in such a delightful way is an invaluable opportunity for our city.

In addition to serving commuters, the rail line will become a unique attraction for local and regional residents as well as visitors from around the nation and even the world.

Great job!

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Posted 04 April 2007 - 08:28 PM

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#51 c_vanderveen

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Posted 05 April 2007 - 07:25 AM

Wow this is great! What/when can we help?

Here's an idea!

Casino link a winning proposition for rail project
http://news.bostonherald.com/localPolitics...rticleid=192918

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Posted 05 April 2007 - 09:57 AM

QUOTE(c_vanderveen @ Apr 5 2007, 08:25 AM)

Wow this is great! What/when can we help?

Here's an idea!

Casino link a winning proposition for rail project
http://news.bostonherald.com/localPolitics...rticleid=192918

Uhhhhhhh.... not another Casino. Don't we have enough of those already popping everywhere, contributing nothing to our community while sucking eveybody's wallets dry and only lining the pockets of indian tribes who I might add don't even pay taxes.

#53 c_vanderveen

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Posted 05 April 2007 - 10:14 AM

QUOTE(Sandman @ Apr 5 2007, 10:57 AM)

There's one being built in Shingle Springs anyway - might be a good destination/investment source for this train idea.

#54 Joe Mayer

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Posted 05 April 2007 - 08:53 PM

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Posted 08 April 2007 - 07:47 PM

QUOTE(Joe Mayer @ Apr 5 2007, 09:53 PM)

There is going to be a meeting about excursion train service with the JPA up in Placerville on Wednesday the 11th of April at 6:00pm. It will be held at the Placerville fairgrounds here is a map and directions: http://www.eldoradocountyfair.org/map_directions.html

also here is the agenda for the meeting:

http://www.sptc-jpa.org/documents/jpa_railagenda.pdf

We would really like to have as many people from the community there as possible to show their support and voice their feelings on this subject.

Hi Joe, I am trying REALLY hard to get my Dad involved with this. He is a train buff (particularly the old SOO LINE) and has long wished for something like this in this historically rich region. I noticed on the agenda that they will allow members of the community to speak. Can you share with us anything in particular you think would be helpful for us to discuss. Thanks a million for the information! This would be SO great for our communities.

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Posted 09 April 2007 - 05:33 AM

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Posted 09 April 2007 - 03:24 PM

This is really a great idea. Here's a similar idea that has been successful: http://www.nps.gov/archive/cuva/planavisit...eation/cvsr.htm

By allowing peds/bikes and equestrians all to have access to this area will be a huge asset in our community.

#58 Joe Mayer

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Posted 23 April 2007 - 06:57 PM

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#59 BIG PAKO

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Posted 24 April 2007 - 01:55 PM

QUOTE(ngilbert @ Sep 21 2006, 09:56 AM)

...cowboy dudes..

I think that's an oxymoron

Just kid'n!, does sound funny though

#60 IM_a_Goonie

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Posted 27 April 2007 - 10:54 AM

What about Traffic Congestion? What about intersection improvements? This just seems like another reason for people to complain about traffic in Folsom!

This sounds like a good idea, but what happens if nobody comes to ride the train? This isn't Napa people! I don't see any wineries in Folsom either? What's next Balloon Rides from the new mall? Just seems a little far fetched for me. More power to you if this becomes a reality!

#61 mylo

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Posted 26 July 2007 - 03:21 PM

http://www.sacbee.com/folsom/story/289695.html

Rails moving ahead of trails
Excursion trains are sought over protests of area residents.
By Cathy Locke - Bee Staff Writer

Published 12:00 am PDT Thursday, July 26, 2007

#62 camay2327

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Posted 26 July 2007 - 08:07 PM

We don't need the train.... Open it for bikes, running and walking...

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Posted 26 July 2007 - 10:50 PM

QUOTE(mylo @ Sep 20 2006, 11:52 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.

$1,000,000 each ??

#64 EDF

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Posted 29 July 2007 - 09:15 AM

QUOTE(camay2327 @ Jul 26 2007, 09:07 PM)

We don't need the train.... Open it for bikes, running and walking...

come on Cal... you really against the train...

you would get more use out of it... and if I remember most of the opposition is from folks that have property up against the right of way... another stinking NIMBY thang...

#65 camay2327

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Posted 29 July 2007 - 12:03 PM

QUOTE(EDF @ Jul 29 2007, 10:15 AM)

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EDF, it is like a lot of other things here in Folsom. They will not pay for themselves from the money they take in. Just another expense for the tax payers to pay for, for just the few that will use it...

Just my opinion...