Re: Ropes Creek Branch.

["chris@enet21.com.au" <chris@enet21.com.au>]

People tried to roll the management at Dorrigo. End result 2 groups plus a big legal
bill.

Maybe they can offer me one of those free memberships that they were apparently giving
away. 250 I am told.

Chris

Greg Rudd wrote:

> "chris@enet21.com.au" wrote:
>
> > After many millions of dollars poured into that place by members in the past 30
> > years with still no trains running, I would rather donate my money to the RTM. At
> > least the place is open to the public and they run trains.
> > I will support Dorrigo (and alot of other people will too) when the current
> > management up there is pissed off. I won't support the antique motor car
> > collection of a certain member.
> >
> > Rgds
> >
>
> Fact 1. The biggest financial black hole in the RTM is the running of trains.  Do the
> sums for yourself.  RAC charges, insurance, crew charges, wear and tear, fuel,
> maintenance costs and other sundry expenses. They all add up. If the RTM did not run
> trains their financial position would be better than what it is.
>
> Fact 2. If you don't like the management at Dorrigo become a member, prove your
> credentials and run for presedent, or for the board. And then if elected, present
> your case for change to the membership.  The next AGM is in November. As I said
> before, what are you doing to remedy the situation instead of whinging and bitching?
>
> Fact 3. The antique cars you talk about are designed to go onto the car caring wagon
> as to provide an example of what the cars are used for.
>
> see ya
> -greg