This post caused me to read about the Lamoille Valley that traversed this right of way. According to Wikipedia, apparently severe flooding in 1995 and again in 1997 is what finally did the line in.
Other than mentioning once again, here is yet another example where there are limitless funds to create rail trails by the very same people who reason that it "isn't profitable to repair the tracks" while not being able to explain where exactly these "profits" are realized by the rail trails that in reality are permanent taxpayer burdens.
Off of my soapbox, what were the major customers on this line? I found photos on Great Rails indicating by the mid to late 70's double headed power was rare due to freight volume being down.
The scenery looks really nice like it would have been a great ride for people of all ages regardless of physical condition.
I am lucky enough to still be able to ride a bicycle, but, my elderly father who cannot won't be able to enjoy it thanks to very shortsighted thinking.
RAILROADS: AMERICA'S MOST IMPORTANT TOOL FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION. REMIND YOUR POLITICIANS HOW YOU WANT YOUR TAX DOLLARS SPENT.
it has been corrected!
