Save Rugeley Miniature Railway

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#1001

Why should an attraction that's been there for many years have to go for some housing development which is not even British, we all know that we have to have more housing, a large power company allowed them to work around them plus the fact that they were there before the development was agreed.

Alan Harding (Cannock, 2023-03-29)

#1002

I am a railway enthusiast, who does not like ANY railways being closed down!

Bronte ALLAN (Adelaide, 2023-03-29)

#1010

I’m signing because it is important to have heritage and experiences locally for all ages.

Mark Draper (Rugeley, 2023-03-31)

#1012

As a live steam hobbyist myself and a victim of "progress" and development, loosing sites like these will never be replaced and will be a loss to the whole community

Keith Bradley (Guateng, 2023-03-31)

#1014

I support The Rugeley Model Engineering Society in its quest to secure their site for the benefit of members & when the rest of the site becomes fully developed the surrounding community as part of the recreational area. The club is also an important part of the Model Engineering fraternity with exchange visits to many other clubs throughout the country, preserving parts of our historic industrial revolution in miniature form. I & many fellow Model Engineers sincerely hope that this club is allowed to thrive in everyone’s interest.

Pat Ward (Derby, 2023-03-31)

#1017

I want to see common sense prevail.
Not the least because to destroy the area inside the track will be an ecological disaster.

John Shaw (Burntwood, 2023-04-01)

#1019

This is a piece of social diversity that need to be saved for future generations, made by local people for local people.

micheal Young (Cannock, 2023-04-02)

#1020

I am an avid model engineer and I feel that the destruction of any miniature railway, especially an established and well loved one, like the Rugeley railway should be preserved for posterity.

Cliff Battersby (Whitwell, 2023-04-03)

#1021

This is important to save.

Tim Hood (Stafford, 2023-04-03)

#1024

This is a valuable resource that needs to be retained in its present form.

Andrew Gully (Stafford, 2023-04-03)

#1026

My children and now my grandchildren have enjoyed riding this railway and hopefully can continue to do so such a lovely hidden treasure ...and enjoyed by the adults too !!

Christine Lingwood (Swansea, 2023-04-06)

#1027

It's a great day out for all the family

Clare Hitt (Swansea, 2023-04-08)

#1028

its a asset to the community

Jon Alldridge (sutton coldfield, 2023-04-09)

#1030

Support the railway heritage

Kate Segadelli (Swansea, 2023-04-10)

#1031

I am signing in support of protecting the society and its heritage.

Alan Oakley (Cannock, 2023-04-10)

#1033

I am a lifelong avid Model Engineer and feel
strongly that resources such as the Rugeley club are incalculably valuable to communities. There is about to be a massive increase in this community, and removing a resource like this is sheer folly.

Tim Kirby (Saint Paul, 2023-04-13)

#1036

Another leisure sight is being lost and developed as housing.

Malcolm Armstrong (Stafford, 2023-04-14)

#1037

We need this railway for future generations to relive history ,social fabric and public get togethers .

Terence Wheatley (Sutton Coldfield, 2023-04-18)

#1040

I support this railway, it's history and the skills of the people that built it.

Robert Speare (Newton Abbot, Devon, 2023-05-10)

#1041

People need facilities like these for their mental well-being and to teach future generations about engineering.

James Robinson (Birmingham, 2023-05-17)

#1043

My father was a model engineer. The skill and love that goes into building model locomotives, and maintaining the railway is something we should be keen to preserve. The housing development can still have a public space incorporating the railway, surely? My local track is next to playing fields and a childs play area. There is no reason a compromise cannot be found. This is a treasure, don't be so short-sighted to lose it for the sake of squeezing in a few extra houses.

H Rich (Newport, 2023-05-23)

#1045

HI I am currently the Chairman of Sutton Coldfield M.E.S Ltd. We have over many years exchange visits to each others premises. I hope the developers he some sense in keeping this type of facility alive. It would be good for the local people to have this attraction and keep this hobby for further generations.

Clive Burrows (Lichfield, 2023-05-23)

#1047

It would be a catastrophy to loose this gem, lots of people have put lots of work into.
This needs to be saved to be enjoyed by coming generations.

Holger Plünnecke (Ilsede, 2023-06-03)

#1048

These small railways are as much a part of our industrial heritage as any other preserved railway. They provide enjoyment for both the public and the operators, and give a great opportunity to pass on skills and knowledge across the generations.

Derek Smith (Margate, 2023-06-04)

#1049

This miniature railway should not be lost. It is something great for the community. So many people have put such time, effort and so much love in to this.
It would be criminal to destroy it for more houses and profit ££££££££ 😥😥😥😥

Carol Lewis Saul (Rugeley, 2023-06-06)

#1050

I would like to know what happens to it and the society members they were always kind to my children, always allowing them all to have a ride and watch when at the power station football club or celebration events down the power station club.

Hannah Stewart (Rugeley, 2023-06-09)

#1051

Too much green space is being appropriated for housing. People have dedicated much time and effort into this little railway. Shame on those who want to spoil it! Housing is not the only important issue in Rugeley.

Linda Baddeley (Birmingham, 2023-06-11)

#1052

I think the railway should be left at its full length

Nick Harper (Wellington, 2023-06-15)

#1054

because when tracks like this are gone , finding a new site is not that easy

geriant Morgan (Crewe, 2023-06-18)

#1055

To preserve all the hard work and skills that make the railway a wonderful place

Stephen Bottrill (Birmingham, 2023-06-22)

#1056

A lot of hard work by the members has been put in to provide this wonderful facility for the community, also for national and international visitors

Vincent Kane (Rugeley, 2023-06-23)

#1057

Rugeley has nothing for families!

Aimee Love (RUGELEY, 2023-06-23)

#1059

This deserves to stay instead of more unaffordable housing.

Alex Chapman (Staffordshire, 2023-06-25)

#1060

This wonderful little railway should be allowed to remain as it is so that current and future generations can continue to benefit from the efforts of the Rugeley Power Station Society of Model Engineers

Phil Chapman (Southam, 2023-06-25)

#1061

It's part of our heritage

Jake Easterling (Lincoln, 2023-06-25)

#1062

I want it to be saved

William Chapman (Coventry, 2023-06-25)

#1063

I believe it's part of our heritage that needs preserving.

John Hayfield (Bromsgrove, 2023-06-25)

#1064

It will support a local community for years to come and attract visitors

Hugh Tranter (Bromsgrove, 2023-06-26)

#1065

As a child we used to visit one of the engineers who made the actual steam engines for this railway, I never knew there was an actual railway he ran them on but now I do it needs preserving,.
Typical of the society we live in now where we’ll destroy our heritage to provide more housing.

Paul Chambers (Sunderland, 2023-06-30)

#1066

I like trains

Sophie Wain (Rugeley, 2023-06-30)

#1068

Totally unreasonable to disrupt a delight passtime (which I don't personally engage in) for the sake of the sacrifice of a miniscule profit for 11 houses out of a total of more than 2,000. The Developer should be ashamed of such greed.

Robert Fenner (Rushden, 2023-07-02)

#1069

I believe that this miniature railway will be a very valuable community asset for the benefit of the local inhabitants of the newly-redeveloped site. IT would be a great loss if it had to close or reduce its operations significantly. I live in a town where our miniature railway is situated in the local park and is well-loved by people who come from miles around to enjoy riding it. Our Borough Council are all in favour of its operation, give good practical support to us and often request our Society to provide railway services in the park (a Green Flag park) on town festival days.

Richard Siddall (Leyland, 2023-07-05)

#1070

I am a model engineer and value the facilities

Mark Entwistle (Leyland, 2023-07-06)

#1073

Because I believe the model railway club should be given the right to remain on the land as it was set up there. We have a miniature railway locally and it's in the middle of a housing estate and thrives as a local attraction

Nicholas John (SWANSEA, 2023-08-21)

#1074

To support the miniature railway

John Cooper (Birmingham, 2023-08-24)

#1082

This will be a great community asset for the new community, is is a well established long term facility that should be allowed to continue on its original site.

Paul A Stewart (MALVERN, 2023-11-13)

#1089

this railway is a useful public amenity and should be retained as such

Stuart Hicks (Reading, 2023-11-19)

#1090

As a lifelong engineer, I am passionate about inspiring younger generations in STEM activities as a necessary education for a thriving British economy. Miniature engineering clubs such as these can form a lasting impression on future generations of wealth generators.

Phil Barber ExFIMechE ExMIET BSc PhD

Phil Barber (Stokesley, 2023-11-19)

#1092

This is a club of the greatest benefit to those who will be moving into the area as the site develops. These clubs are vital to spark the interest of our heritage and volunteering in the youngest of our population. These clubs are seen as an asset anywhere they exist by the local community. This site must be saved in its present form and improved as part of the planning.

Paul Stephenson (Yarm, 2023-11-19)

#1096

We need facilities to teach children (and other adilts) the history of this (once?) Great nation. What better way that by entertaining them, as we do in Sunderland - Roles Park - by providing FREE RIDES - for young and old alike. This allows them to experience railways close up. And when the join the club they get hands-on experience of what it takes to run a railway. And learn about how steam and electric motive power works. And why we used steam power for 200 years. This is so much more than pleasure rides.

Ken Chicken (Sunderland, 2023-11-19)

#1097

The skills used to build and maintain this wonderful asset should be nurtured and encouraged, not lost or cast aside as unnecessary. Through assets such as these the skills needed in the future and elsewhere are inspired. Long may they continue to bring joy to children of all ages.

Tom Turner (Sunderland, 2023-11-19)

#1100

The railway needs saving it will be an asset to the area one developped.

MrPeter Hardwick (Tipton, 2023-11-27)



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