Commerce Chenango, the area chamber of commerce organization, is conducting a survey regarding the viability of excursion service on the currently inactive NYSW nee DL&W Utica branch. The thought, I believe is to preserve the line for future use and assist the large volume of summer tourist traffic related to the North East Classic Car Museum, Gus Macker basketball tournament, Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, and other events. As fellow railfans, I'd urge you to take a few minutes and perhaps contribute to the establishment and growth of tourist rail operations, if not at least the possible preservation of a current line in the heartland of New York state. The link for the survey is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=f ... rfpQ_3d_3d
An article from the Norwich Evening Sun (I have received permission to copy and paste) is as follows:
CHENANGO COUNTY – What do you think should happen to the roughly 40 mile stretch of railway through Chenango County? Residents and visitors now have a chance to express their thoughts on the topic by completing an online survey. Commerce Chenango has posted the brief 10-question survey gauging interest in a scenic or tourist railroad on its web site.
The survey is a part of the Railroad Feasibility Study commissioned by the Chenango County Area Corporation to evaluate the viability of a number of different options for the rail corridor. The line has been out of service since it was damaged by heavy flooding in June 2006.
The study, which is funded in part by the Chenango County Planning and Economic Development Committee, is being conducted by TranSystems-Stone Consulting.
Anyone interested in completing the survey may access it through a link on the Commerce Chenango website, http://www.chenangony.org. Residents without internet access may obtain a copy of the survey at the Commerce Chenango offices, 19 Eaton Ave., second floor. Call 334-1400 for more information.
An article from the Norwich Evening Sun (I have received permission to copy and paste) is as follows:
CHENANGO COUNTY – What do you think should happen to the roughly 40 mile stretch of railway through Chenango County? Residents and visitors now have a chance to express their thoughts on the topic by completing an online survey. Commerce Chenango has posted the brief 10-question survey gauging interest in a scenic or tourist railroad on its web site.
The survey is a part of the Railroad Feasibility Study commissioned by the Chenango County Area Corporation to evaluate the viability of a number of different options for the rail corridor. The line has been out of service since it was damaged by heavy flooding in June 2006.
The study, which is funded in part by the Chenango County Planning and Economic Development Committee, is being conducted by TranSystems-Stone Consulting.
Anyone interested in completing the survey may access it through a link on the Commerce Chenango website, http://www.chenangony.org. Residents without internet access may obtain a copy of the survey at the Commerce Chenango offices, 19 Eaton Ave., second floor. Call 334-1400 for more information.
