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Outdoorsman · 05-19-2019, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Trail Goer

The city of Laconia, has yet to go public with results from Alta's study, that they preformed over the winter. Much to my surprise however, I just came across this article that sheds light on a study that the railroad paid for. If the city ever decides to release the results of the study, one should be able to compare both.

"An analysis says the Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad in New Hampshire accounts for more than $17.4 million in total economic impact annually."

https://www.visitwhitemountains.com/...gional-economy

Would you honestly expect the study (paid for by the company that profits from its use) to have any negative connotations?

From the same article:

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$17.4 million dollars in total economic impact annually, and affects the equivalent of nearly 380 full and part time jobs in the restaurant, lodging, hospitality and retail sectors.

Are we to believe that these trains are the sole reason the tourist/passengers visited the area? They made the reservations, booked their rooms etc. simply to come here and ride the hobo?

I did my own study many years ago.... The results.... 100% of "studies" are biased. Including mine of course!

joey2665 · 05-19-2019, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

Would you honestly expect the study (paid for by the company that profits from its use) to have any negative connotations?

From the same article:

Are we to believe that these trains are the sole reason the tourist/passengers visited the area? They made the reservations, booked their rooms etc. simply to come here and ride the hobo?

I did my own study many years ago.... The results.... 100% of "studies" are biased. Including mine of course!

That is not what the study says. It’s is saying what the 17.4 million equates too, not that it created those or is the sole reason those jobs exist.

However I do agree all studies do have some degree of bias.

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Outdoorsman · 05-19-2019, 03:44 PM

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That is not what the study says. It’s is saying what the 17.4 million equates too, not that it created those or is the sole reason those jobs exist.

However I do agree all studies do have some degree of bias.

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The study in that article says:

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The Railroad, which operates excursions from Lincoln, Meredith & Weirs Beach, New Hampshire, accounts for more than $17.4 million dollars in total economic impact annually, and affects the equivalent of nearly 380 full and part time jobs in the restaurant, lodging, hospitality and retail sectors.

So, you are saying that it "equates to", but the published article says "accounts for".... BIG difference.

joey2665 · 05-19-2019, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

The study in that article says:

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The Railroad, which operates excursions from Lincoln, Meredith & Weirs Beach, New Hampshire, accounts for more than $17.4 million dollars in total economic impact annually, and affects the equivalent of nearly 380 full and part time jobs in the restaurant, lodging, hospitality and retail sectors.

So, you are saying that it "equates to", but the published article says "accounts for".... BIG difference.

Yes it accounts for 17.4 million to the economy which equates to 350 jobs, it did not create or is not the reason these jobs are maintained. It’s just saying 27.4 million equals about 350 jobs as a comparison

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Outdoorsman · 05-19-2019, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Yes it accounts for 17.4 million to the economy which equates to 350 jobs, it did not create or is not the reason these jobs are maintained. It’s just saying 27.4 million equals about 350 jobs as a comparison

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Nice job, stripping my quote/comments to make your point "feel" stronger! Very Conservative of you.

joey2665 · 05-19-2019, 05:22 PM

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Nice job, stripping my quote/comments to make your point "feel" stronger! Very Conservative of you.

Thank you very much I appreciate the compliment

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Outdoorsman · 05-19-2019, 05:54 PM

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Thank you very much I appreciate the compliment

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Well I am aware that you are the "BE-ALL-END-ALL" of every discussion on this forum. So, carry on with your bad self.

joey2665 · 05-19-2019, 06:14 PM

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Well I am aware that you are the "BE-ALL-END-ALL" of every discussion on this forum. So, carry on with your bad self.

What in God’s good earth are you talking about? We are not allowed to read and interpret a study and come up with different conclusions.

Oh I see we all have to agree with you, I’m sorry your interpretation is correct and I am wrong please forgive me.

I just do not understand why people cannot agree to disagree and move on.

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Trail Goer · 05-19-2019, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

Would you honestly expect the study (paid for by the company that profits from its use) to have any negative connotations?

From the same article:

Are we to believe that these trains are the sole reason the tourist/passengers visited the area? They made the reservations, booked their rooms etc. simply to come here and ride the hobo?

I did my own study many years ago.... The results.... 100% of "studies" are biased. Including mine of course!

We will have to wait for the city to release their study, which we all know will be in favor of the WOW Trail, so let's not kid ourselves. The railroad did the right thing though, it will be up to one's own interpretation of both studies to draw their own conclusion.

Trail Goer · 10-16-2019, 12:41 PM

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Would you honestly expect the study (paid for by the company that profits from its use) to have any negative connotations?

So Outdoorsman, I now reverse the question back to you. What do you have to say about the gleaming report that all but lays down a red carpet with rose pedal for the WOW Trail?

macbeth · 10-16-2019, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Trail Goer

So Outdoorsman, I now reverse the question back to you. What do you have to say about the gleaming report that all but lays down a red carpet with rose pedal for the WOW Trail?

And now I reverse the question back to you. Please answer his question.