+Crystal Sound Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 As I was out searching for a few of the subject places yesterday, I wondered if someone had started this one already. I couldnt find such. I'd like to propose an abandonded train tunnels category, perhaps under the places / ruins section. Maybe it would be a good idea to make it a little more general and just have an abandonded tunnels section ? Comments? Link to comment
+ba_joker Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I think it would be really cool to explore abandoned train tunnels. After thinking about it for a while, I'm thinking this might be a dangerous category because someone is bound to add a waymark for a tunnel that really isn't abandoned, which could put somebody in harm's way. Link to comment
4wheelin_fool Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I dont know about abandonded train tunnels, but abandoned train tunnels is a place that I would visit and like to see waymarked. Link to comment
+kbarhow Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 works for me. i like it. i agree it should be all tunnels no longer used. Link to comment
+Crystal Sound Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 (edited) Just a few thoughts: Naturally, it would have to be no longer active, for it to be abandoned. I would think, that if someone were to add a listing that was still active, someone else would help by "calling them out" on it. Also, I have managed to find (on the web) many listings of abandoned railroad structures, and verifying the status (without actually visiting) may be possible in many cases. I would be more than happy to manage this category. Maybe I need to use my spell-check more often. I hope the TPTB would consider adding this. I have to admit, I wasnt too excited about the Waymarking concept when I first learned of it. But, after having a look around, and having come up with this idea, I've come to see the light. (and hopefully that light isnt a train in the tunnel). Edited November 28, 2005 by Crystal Sound Link to comment
+Crystal Sound Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 (edited) Anyone want to help manage this one? Edited March 31, 2006 by Crystal Sound Link to comment
+Team GeoDuo Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Hi Sound Crystal, Just a thought. Many old railbeds have, are and will be converted to rail trails. Could this category include the many tunnels that are on these trails? They aren't totally abandoned but they have been abandoned by the railroad. Link to comment
+Crystal Sound Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 Hi Sound Crystal, Just a thought. Many old railbeds have, are and will be converted to rail trails. Could this category include the many tunnels that are on these trails? They aren't totally abandoned but they have been abandoned by the railroad. Yes, by abandoned, I mean by railroad use. Tunnels that are on a rails-trails path would be perfectly fine. Link to comment
+Team GeoDuo Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Great, I'm in. When do we start? I'd be glad to help manage it. Link to comment
+Crystal Sound Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 (edited) Edit: Requirements fulfilled. Additional members are still welcome. Edited April 4, 2006 by Crystal Sound Link to comment
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