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Worldwide Narrow Gauges => UK (Welsh, British) Two Footers => Topic started by: John L Dobson on December 11, 2018, 11:16:50 AM
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See: @ https://t.co/NN91S4yNVk
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An absolutely remarkable design of a station building at a heritage railway.
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Having been a member of the FR Society since 2000,and a fan since the 70's, I would have preferred a structure that was more complimentary of the surroundings. Stone or wood construction would have been much more of an example of the WHR or L&NW structures in the immediate area. Just my opinion ,no matter .......
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It looks like an impressive facility, but I agree, something in a more traditional style would have been more appropriate for that location, especially so close to Caernarfon Castle.
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It looks like an impressive facility, but I agree, something in a more traditional style would have been more appropriate for that location, especially so close to Caernarfon Castle.
The railway was told by the planning and funding authorities that a 'traditional' building wasn't what was wanted. They requested the architect to design something that would contrast with the castle and be dramatic enough to form the centrepiece for a major redevelopment of the area.
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The railway was told by the planning and funding authorities that a 'traditional' building wasn't what was wanted. They requested the architect to design something that would contrast with the castle and be dramatic enough to form the centrepiece for a major redevelopment of the area.
I guess the Golden Rule applies: "He who has the gold makes the rules."
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I think the new station is brilliant. Thanks for sharing the news, John. Visiting Wales is on my bucket list, with trips on the F&WHR lines at the top of the itinerary.