Pittsburgher Wrote:
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> There are places in the US where trails do
> co-exist with railroads such as Pittsburgh where I
> live. In fact the trails here provide rail
> fanning opportunities at some locations which
> would not be possible without the trails. This
> trail system has been in place for over ten years
> and trail users and the railroads all seem to get
> along.

I think you just reinforced my point, thanks.

How can trails co-exist with railroads if the tracks are gone? What rail fanning opportinities are there if the tracks are gone? My point is: leave the tracks alone and build a trail if you want near them. Didn't I start out with "Rails with trails may be workable".