Over the weekend I did some "random" observations. I'll start with Canada.
The bike trail that I discussed before out of Fort Erie is progressing. A friend of mine told me that a section where she lives has been paved. So I explored the CN line from Port Colborne east. The rail/trail has now been paved from the Port Colborne yard east. The path also runs along side the 1 mile active portion still servicing a business. Unfortunately, the line didn't connect up with Ridgeway several miles east. I'd say about 1.5 miles still needs to be paved over. While driving home I passed the Cherry Hill Golf Course on Rt 3 which sits between Sherkston and Ridgeway which is the unpaved section. I think the line runs through the middle of the golf course so I'm already wondering if the line will be connected. The unimproved section is so deep with ballast you can't ride your bike on it. You sink. So, this could be a stumbling block. I'll be watching of cousre.
As posted a while ago, the LVRR Niagara Falls branch will be affected by the new Cheektowaga golf course. As of a few days ago, construction has begun. They have staked out the fareways. The are cutting the overgrowth along the row. So far they haven't torn down the row which sits 30 feet or so above the general area. The way things look at the moment, I'm almost thinking they will leave it alone. I'm sure they will manicure it but I'm not certain they will flatten it. The front loader assisting in clearing out the brush hit a telegraph pole and knocked it over. The surrounding trees are currently holding it up.
One stake near the WS/LV crossing shows it as Tee #3. I believe my back yard will be #8. I'm not complaining though, it could have been Walmart instead.
The bike trail that I discussed before out of Fort Erie is progressing. A friend of mine told me that a section where she lives has been paved. So I explored the CN line from Port Colborne east. The rail/trail has now been paved from the Port Colborne yard east. The path also runs along side the 1 mile active portion still servicing a business. Unfortunately, the line didn't connect up with Ridgeway several miles east. I'd say about 1.5 miles still needs to be paved over. While driving home I passed the Cherry Hill Golf Course on Rt 3 which sits between Sherkston and Ridgeway which is the unpaved section. I think the line runs through the middle of the golf course so I'm already wondering if the line will be connected. The unimproved section is so deep with ballast you can't ride your bike on it. You sink. So, this could be a stumbling block. I'll be watching of cousre.
As posted a while ago, the LVRR Niagara Falls branch will be affected by the new Cheektowaga golf course. As of a few days ago, construction has begun. They have staked out the fareways. The are cutting the overgrowth along the row. So far they haven't torn down the row which sits 30 feet or so above the general area. The way things look at the moment, I'm almost thinking they will leave it alone. I'm sure they will manicure it but I'm not certain they will flatten it. The front loader assisting in clearing out the brush hit a telegraph pole and knocked it over. The surrounding trees are currently holding it up.
One stake near the WS/LV crossing shows it as Tee #3. I believe my back yard will be #8. I'm not complaining though, it could have been Walmart instead.
