Re: Smokey Mountain & Grizzley Flats Railroad.

[David Head <david@nmit.vic.edu.au>]

John Smith wrote:

>  asked for donations as they could not charge fairs due to>no public liability insurance.
>
> Don't see how they avoid liability by asking for donations.
> If they let people ride on their trains, they have a duty of care.
> If the thing falls over and someone is hurt, they'll still have to pay whether or not they charged for a ride!!

  So, I suppose that is why he does not cary public any more - exactly for that reason!
 A pity as his railway I hear is very good.

Regards,
David Head