Scenic Railway Photos.

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Scenic Railway Photos.

Postby Vince, Charlie and Sam » 06 Feb 2011, 21:05

Just been rummaging round my photo box :wink:

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I guess these photos were taken around 2003 and I am posting them here so they won't be lost forever....
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Postby dave771 » 07 Feb 2011, 00:35

Great photos Vince. It was 2003 they were taken. I can tell by the colours of the railings and back of station. Also the Save the Scenic and Save Dreamland posters that are dotted around.
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Postby erclairedoc » 07 Feb 2011, 18:48

I agree, lovely photos!
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Postby Jim Douglas Jr. » 08 Feb 2011, 21:40

I can hardly stand to look at them knowing some jerk murdered the dragons.

Don't you guys have a "most wanted" program where crimes are profiled and they encourage people to call in anonymously with information? Someone has to know something. Somebody bragged about their handy-work, and those who listened would likely talk for a little reward money.
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Postby vann98 » 08 Feb 2011, 23:24

It is rather sad, looking at those photos realising some corrupt being has killed the spirit of the ride.

Hopefully when is rebuilt it will come back stronger than ever
Also hope theres going to be good security surrounding the ride and park.
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Postby kevinashe » 10 Feb 2011, 18:32

on the plus side there are enough pictures to get the dragons carved and there must still be skilled workmen (all be it older)who could do it
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Postby porf » 10 Feb 2011, 19:07

Jim - We have Crimestoppers over here (http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/) but given the police confirmed it as as a case of arson (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/7335985.stm) at Dreamland nearly 3 years ago I suspect there's little chance of someone finding a conscience now.

Kevin - There's better than photos ;-) While not necessarily from Margate there are a couple of dragons still about of the same heritage. When not supporting cups of coffee they may be available for brief modelling assignments!
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Postby Nick » 10 Feb 2011, 19:52

porf wrote:Kevin - There's better than photos ;-) While not necessarily from Margate there are a couple of dragons still about of the same heritage. When not supporting cups of coffee they may be available for brief modelling assignments!


Yes, Kevin, we are all being very nice to Paul. We might even make him a few cups of coffee ourselves to make sure he stays on side!
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