Facebook video of a heavyweight coach being chopped up a few days ago. I can watch it without being logged in but just in case the YDHR's caption is copied and pasted below. I believe the four scrapped cars were CP 1462 (later used to house an Ontario Hydro employee model railway layout), VIA 3209 (originally VIA/CN 5644), VIA 3232 (originally VIA/CN 5593) and CN 4960 (previously CN 2783, originally Canadian Northern 7233)."A sad day for YDHR in order to comply with the Township of Uxbridge. We are removing and scrapping our back four original passenger coaches that were used for many years in the beginning days of YDHR."
https://www.facebook.com/YorkDurhamRailway/videos/1361512417792064And today the YDHR posted the following announcement:
York-Durham Heritage Railway Important UpdateA statement from the Board of Directors at York Durham Heritage RailwayIt is with a very heavy heart we announce our tenure in Uxbridge is coming to an end on May 31, 2024. This is almost the end of an era for all who have been involved with the railway over the years, we “grew up” and came of age in this wonderful community. Even though we are very excited about our future and look forward to it, we are very sad to depart from Uxbridge.This is not a decision we made lightly, however the last few months the Township of Uxbridge Council have shown us they believe with a whole heart we have overstayed our welcome and made it very clear their insurmountable pressure will continue until we leave.Our heart is with this community and we have tried and given it our all, however, we are not perfect or in the business of war and cannot stay when it is so clearly written we are not welcome. We are on a new journey and look forward to the future, our energy and vision is in the new plans and what the future brings.We certainly look forward to hosting you at our new home in 2024, just as many thousands of people have come to Uxbridge during the past 20+ years, we know many of you will come and visit. Please stay tuned, check our website often for two reasons, enjoy the festivities with us until May 31, 2024 and find out when and where you will celebrate with us next.We thank you Uxbridge for all you have done for our organization, for your patience and support. You will forever be in our hearts and we will miss you all. We would love to hear your favourite memory with us below.Media inquires: john@ydhr.ca
Important UpdateA statement from the Board of Directors at York Durham Heritage RailwayIt is with a very heavy heart we announce our tenure in Uxbridge is coming to an end on May 31, 2024. This is almost the end of an era for all who have been involved with the railway over the years, we “grew up” and came of age in this wonderful community. Even though we are very excited about our future and look forward to it, we are very sad to depart from Uxbridge.This is not a decision we made lightly, however the last few months the Township of Uxbridge Council have shown us they believe with a whole heart we have overstayed our welcome and made it very clear their insurmountable pressure will continue until we leave.Our heart is with this community and we have tried and given it our all, however, we are not perfect or in the business of war and cannot stay when it is so clearly written we are not welcome. We are on a new journey and look forward to the future, our energy and vision is in the new plans and what the future brings.We certainly look forward to hosting you at our new home in 2024, just as many thousands of people have come to Uxbridge during the past 20+ years, we know many of you will come and visit. Please stay tuned, check our website often for two reasons, enjoy the festivities with us until May 31, 2024 and find out when and where you will celebrate with us next.We thank you Uxbridge for all you have done for our organization, for your patience and support. You will forever be in our hearts and we will miss you all. We would love to hear your favourite memory with us below.Media inquires: john@ydhr.ca
Greetings from Alberta
-an Articulate Malcontent
I feel their pain. Likely a few entitled folks don't want that "old junk" in their wonderful communities any more.
Same type of thing happened here in the Adirondacks.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
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