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jonshrub
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 Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:22 pm Post subject: Major fire on the Scenic Railway 7th Apr. Suspected arson. |
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According to the wife who's office overlooks the old dreamland site..
The historic scenic railway is this afternoon burning to the ground.
Tragedy... |
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Becks045
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Is this true? OMG, this is terrible. |
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jonshrub
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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my wife doesnt often lie to me...
she is watching it from her office window.. its well and truly ablaze.. |
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EAS
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Cinema next?
Dreadful news...
Is anyone trying to save it? |
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Chris H
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Yes i also witnessed this. I was cycling alone margate front when i noticed the smoke bellowing fro the rear of the arcades. i took a detour round the back out of curiosity when i was greeted with the sickening site of her a blaze 
i was almost sick!!!
They have pushed it to far this time, they wont get away with this.  |
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porf
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EAS
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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I feel sick.
But unsurprised. Cinema next... |
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Lou
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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| I am so sick, this is so sad........so bloody planned - I hate them. |
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cozzzzzz
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Omg do we know how damaged it is? |
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EAS
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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Well once they go they go... I wonder if this is connected with the arcade arson attack last week?
That's the Cyclone, the woodie at Folkestone, and now this... how very convenient. |
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strongbow
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Its on the news now |
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EAS
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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| I bet the station is alight too... |
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EAS
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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Monday, April 07, 2008
Dreamland Scenic Railway On Fire
Just getting reports from over in Margate that Dreamland's listed Scenic Railway is on fire. One of the oldest remaining wooden roller coasters left in the world. No further details, but I'll post more as it comes in.
Cynics might say it was only a matter of time before this happened.
Update: Just been over there to see for myself. Three snorkels pumping water onto three separate parts of the track. Smoke billowing, flames. The track has completely collapsed in one section. Tragic. Will put up photos soon.
http://eastcliffrichard.blogspot.com/2008/04/dreamland-scenic-railway-on-fire.html |
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CW
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porf
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