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Steve Smith

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Good Thing We Have Our Own Railroad
« on: May 04, 2012, 10:09:20 AM »
WW&F members might be interested in the hassle the Berkshire Scenic RR is having with its "landlord."

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_20545358/housatonic-railroad-cites-safety-issues-berkshire-scenic

Richard "Steam" Symmes

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Re: Good Thing We Have Our Own Railroad
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2012, 10:18:52 AM »
Again, as with the MNG, if you don't own your property, you function at the mercy of the landlord. Perfect example cited in the attachment. 

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Re: Good Thing We Have Our Own Railroad
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2012, 09:38:40 PM »
  The fate of the Berkshire Scenic Railroad is written on the wall. Landlords suck that is why, and being fortunate, I have always owned my own property. The business owner(s) should secure the property to the company, in the form a long term lease. And maintain the property, I am proud to see the WW&F & Boothbay Railway does their best to keep the property maintained.
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