Saluda Grade Rail Trail
03-17-23, 01:27 PM
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Saluda Grade Rail Trail
It looks like the Saluda Grade Rail Trail project has gotten a green light. I doubt I'll be around to see the completion, but it certainly is an exciting development!
Norfolk Southern to sell Saluda Grade tracks for SC-to-NC rail trail | Spartanburg News | postandcourier.com
Norfolk Southern to sell Saluda Grade tracks for SC-to-NC rail trail | Spartanburg News | postandcourier.com
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The article was subscribe only, but I pulled up Saluda/Tryon/down towards Spartanburg Map and this looks interesting.
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In the past decade or so, there seem to have been a good number of "rail trail" projects agreed to or begun.
In my own region, there have been a handful of shorter lengths dedicated to this, on long-unused stretches. Within 100mi of me, there are a couple of much longer segments that have been proposed. Great concepts, if maintenance of them is planned well enough. Good way to reclaim the natural spots for less-intrusive uses (as compared to railways).
Two thumbs up, to communities, counties and states that are pursuing such improvements.
In my own region, there have been a handful of shorter lengths dedicated to this, on long-unused stretches. Within 100mi of me, there are a couple of much longer segments that have been proposed. Great concepts, if maintenance of them is planned well enough. Good way to reclaim the natural spots for less-intrusive uses (as compared to railways).
Two thumbs up, to communities, counties and states that are pursuing such improvements.
