Three years ago and while living in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, I joined a local Group in their attempt to reopen the rail-link between the town and that of March, also in the same county. It had last been used as a freight line, sadly closing to traffic in 2000.
Within a month of joining, I started up Wisbech Model Railway Club and pleased to say we have exhibited our layout twice already this year and with another already booked for August.
In June last year, the then Chairman of the Bramley Line stood down and so as Vice-Chairman, I was elected to take The chair. At the AGM last night, I was re-elected and despite rumours getting spread around that we are folding. I just wish the starters of the rumours would come along and tell us we are folding, instead of spreading malicious gossip and for no better reason than they have nothing better to do.
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Forward Goes The Bramley Line
Forward goes the Bramley Line
No use looking back
Forward! Is the word,
Continuing up the track!
Though the way has been stormy
Still we carry on;
Forward goes the railway
Where many trains have gone.
Troubles have been in our way
Obstacles galore!
But we still surge forward
Determined ever more!
For our determination is forever strong
As we carry on;
Forward goes the railway
Where many trains have gone.
Follow this we will
Because we want to be
Where the trains once travelled
Beautiful, and free!
Forward then those determined,
We will carry on;
Forward goes the railway
Where many trains have gone!
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At the 2009 AGM held on 28th March, I was re-elected as Chairman, then Thanked by most of those attending for the work I do to keep it going. Thank goodness, we are now not too far away from getting the remainder of the money needed to pay Network Rail's Legal Fees, then we can get the Lease and Move on to re-opening it, after replacing the bad sleepers.
