Rails WITH Trails
is a bold vision to preserve the Shenandoah Valley's heritage, re-empower the rail line as an economic engine, and create a full range of tourism and recreation opportunities.
Rails AND trails can not only co-exist but compliment each other!
The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail in nearby Western Maryland is a perfect example of what we advocate; a bike trail paralleling a scenic railroad route with plenty of parking, shops and amenities along the way. Rails WITH trails is more than possible.
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Railroading in the Shenandoah Valley
A broader audience in the Shenandoah Valley​
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Beyond the cycling community, a Shenandoah Valley tourist railroad would attract a wider, more diverse group of families, Civil War/history enthusiasts, railfans, small business supporters. We believe this will boost the projects return on investment while minimizing the cost! ​See our cost analysis here
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Strasburg Railroad in nearby Lancaster, Pennsylvania, attracts 300,000+ visitors ANNUALLY! This attraction supports the local Amish merchants and the greater community. [1]
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By making making comparatively minor upgrades to the railroad tracks, a 25mph tourist scenic railroad is more than feasible!
