Bob Schmidt interested in a DAR preservation Group!

[downeastrailfan]

This posting is from Yahoo! Groups "AtlanticRails" by Jay Underwood:


--- In AtlanticRails@yahoogroups.com, <jp.underwood@...> wrote:
>
> I had a long phone conversation with Bob Schmidt of the Windsor & Hantsport
yesterday, and we have come to the following arrangement:
>
> He is willing to consider any and all suggestions regarding the future of the
railway, including a DAR restoration/preservation project, excursion trains etc.
etc.
>
> We will establish a closed yahogroup, of no more than 10 interested persons,
on which these ideas can be discussed.
>
> Those interested in participating will be selected by me, upon application by
e-mail. We do NOT want any "casual & curious" participants, no "Monday morning
quarterbacks," and no "back seat drivers." the discussion will be limited to
issues facing the WHR and the preservation of the line.
>
> All items under discussion, and any information offered by Mr. Schmidt will be
considered confidential and NOT for public consumption or re-broadcast, unless
he gives permission.
>
> We want the discussion to be full, frank and focused (hence the small number
in the group), nothing off-topic, and all pro forma rules regarding internet
discussion will be observed.
>
> We might, at a later date, open the group up to outside interests who wish to
take a stake in any of the projects being considered.
>
> I think the fact Mr. Schmidt is allowing such access to his planning says a
great deal about his commitment to keeping the line running.
>
> I will not be available for much further discussion on this matter until after
the weekend. I must first attend to my father's burial in New Glasgow. Those
interested can let me know, off-list, in the meantime. If you are not selected,
please do not take it personally. All applications will be kept on file in the
event that someone drops out, or your particpation/expertise/opinion is
considered essential.
>
> Jay Underwood
> Elmsdale

jp.underwood at ns.sympatico.ca

[fergusontea]

I know Jay and grew up in Sheffield Mills but I don't think I'd be much use because I'm in Saint John. :/

-mike

[stem]

So does anyone know how this is going and who ended up on the comittee?

[downeastrailfan]

We formed a Yahoo Group, which is not open to new members at this time. Bob has indicated that he wants to keep the railway and get the trains moving again, but has asked that we not reveal his business plans.