Work starting on scenic railway

The Save Dreamland Campaign was launched by Joyland Books in January 2003 and is now supported by several thousand people. This is the place to discuss all aspects of saving Margate's famous amusement park and its iconic , Grade II listed Scenic Railway, Britain's oldest roller coaster.

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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby Peet » 17 Oct 2014, 20:38

I have a couple of questions about the restoration if anyone has the answers:

Will the whole of the Scenic Railway be disassembled before the new/restored structure starts to be erected? In other words will there be a time where there is nothing of the Scenic left standing?

Also, how much of the original structure will be used in the restored construction?

Many thanks in advance.
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby porf » 18 Oct 2014, 14:38

I think there had be a statement that the dismantling and re erecting will be done in sections.

I don't think much if any of the original materials are being reused.
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby dreamland » 19 Oct 2014, 00:51

If no original parts are going to be used when the scenic is up and running next year will the scenic still be classed as 95 years old ?
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby woody » 19 Oct 2014, 09:10

dreamland wrote:If no original parts are going to be used when the scenic is up and running next year will the scenic still be classed as 95 years old ?


yes aka ship of Theseus (triggers broom) :lol:
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby aweber1us » 20 Oct 2014, 09:40

I guess after the fire and years of it not being used it is what it is, the best that can be done. Im sure i read that the hill profiles have to be changed also to prevent carrage lift as it comes under new HSE guide lines?
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby sparky230 » 20 Oct 2014, 12:57

The motors will be original, well refurbished from the ones that came out
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby vann98 » 20 Oct 2014, 13:37

A fair price to pay for retaining the brakeman
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby Jim Douglas Jr. » 20 Oct 2014, 23:42

I disagree. The trough is more than deep enough to contain a train getting a little air time.
Solution: Take the inspector through under heavy brake.
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby Nick » 29 Oct 2014, 23:53

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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby Peet » 13 Nov 2014, 10:18

The latest pictures showing the new timber going up are VERY exciting, has work also started on the trains yet?
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby dave771 » 12 Dec 2014, 22:31

The campaign's Facebook page has recently been updated with photos of the Scenic Railway works. Take a look at

https://www.facebook.com/savedreamlandcampaign
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby aweber1us » 18 Dec 2014, 15:40

Great pictures Dave , their work is out standing . All the years i have known the Scenic its never had such nice wood work. A nice touch would be to put the tunnel back and the Scenic Rly sign?
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby dave771 » 18 Dec 2014, 18:04

That would be great to see but that would be down to TDC as the client. Maybe an idea for the future.
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby sparky230 » 10 Feb 2015, 21:47

Nice to see the Mechanics being delevered back, lovely green paintwork, Is that WGH's work?
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Re: Work starting on scenic railway

Postby Tammie Bittner » 05 Mar 2015, 08:13

I am totally new to this topic.
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