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I`ve said before about the multi-million pound success of the preserved railways in this country, (and Germany), and alot is down to volunteer`s, who, without them, most would not exist. Forget the drivers/fireman, track workers, signalmen and station staff, who do a fine job, but also remember the unsung volunteer`s which include, plumbers, electricians, structural engineer`s, solicitor`s, in fact, all volunteer`s from all walks of life. All part of the lifeblood of keeping the whole lot going. Last, but not least, the general public, enthusiasts, council`s and lottery grant people, all of whom supply the essential cold cash, which pays for all the infrastructure on the railway. So, could not the council, take over a building in Dover as an experiment, give it charitable status, offer shares in it, and give the shareholders, (or any other parties interested), the chance of restoring it voluntarily? All profits made, ploughed back in to the building, or take over another one? It`ll give locals a source of pride as their own. This is the success of the steam railway. Why not apply it here?
