Progress at the Weirs

[Woodsy]

I do not think raising an existing historic building to put a concrete foundation under it, rises to the level of "Must be brought up to existing codes"

Woodsy

[WinnisquamZ]

Originally Posted by Woodsy

I do not think raising an existing historic building to put a concrete foundation under it, rises to the level of "Must be brought up to existing codes"

Woodsy

Disagree. If you have exposed existing electrical and plumbing going to the house I assume you would have to address.


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[Woodsy]

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

Disagree. If you have exposed existing electrical and plumbing going to the house I assume you would have to address.


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If you are going to make assumptions... why do you not assume that the building is already up to whatever codes it has to meet? All they are doing is putting a foundation under a building. This is done (especially with cottages) ALL. THE. TIME. The city does not make the homeowner upgrade everything at substantial cost.

Woodsy

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Woodsy

If you are going to make assumptions... why do you not assume that the building is already up to whatever codes it has to meet? All they are doing is putting a foundation under a building. This is done (especially with cottages) ALL. THE. TIME. The city does not make the homeowner upgrade everything at substantial cost.

Woodsy

I don't know how it's done in the lakes region but in Mass, with such a major undertaking, they would make you bring it up to code. If you're adding a larger service and you don't upgrade the wiring then it's a dangerous fire hazard. If the house has knob and tube wiring then it's got to go no matter what. It's a matter of safety and I would think if the owner is spending that kind of money they would want it to be safe. I know I would!

[fatlazyless]

That's a nice old photo that shows what used to be there were two railroad tracks, and now there is just one single track along with the large boardwalk structure built on tall supports above the steep lakeside embankment.

Five years from now, wouldn't it be nice to have removed the existing single railroad track, and replaced it with the Wow Trail, rail trail, walking - bicycling 12'-wide, public way.

The one existing railroad track is very little used, private property, that is stealing this 12' wide, waterfront public way from the people of New Hampshire.

[fatlazyless]

That's a very nice 100-year old photo with the three tracks, and just look how everyone is so well dressed.

Apparently, Weirs Beach over the last hundred years, has gone from three to two to one railroad track.

Will it be going to no track with the steel wheel railroad cars replaced by a rail trail, 12' wide-roadway, that's used by rubber tire tourist trolleys as well as pedestrians, runners, bicyclists, and folks pushing along a baby carriage?

[TheTimeTraveler]

Originally Posted by Top-Water

Three .................

I wish I never posted. ........... Anything to latch on.

Love the picture!

With all the traffic in the Boston area I wonder if a "weekend" running passenger train would have any interest?

All the tourists could come up to Weirs via rail on a Friday or Saturday, and return to Boston on a Sunday.

FYI: There is currently a weekend type passenger train that has been running to Cape Cod out of Boston during the summer weekends and is doing quite well.

[fatlazyless]

Pictured behind the dock, the Old Mount Washington was a steam powered ship that ran from 1872 to December 23, 1939 ..... when it was destroyed by a fire.

So's this photo had to be on Friday evening, August 11, 1933 .... as the rain was clearing out.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by TheTimeTraveler

Love the picture!

With all the traffic in the Boston area I wonder if a "weekend" running passenger train would have any interest?

All the tourists could come up to Weirs via rail on a Friday or Saturday, and return to Boston on a Sunday.

FYI: There is currently a weekend type passenger train that has been running to Cape Cod out of Boston during the summer weekends and is doing quite well.

Fantastic idea. That certainly would be economical to the travelers and maybe bring in even more tourists. I wonder what the costs would be to get this up and running


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[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Fantastic idea. That certainly would be economical to the travelers and maybe bring in even more tourists. I wonder what the costs would be to get this up and running

It would fail, without question.

People are joined at the hip to their cars.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Mr. V

People are joined at the hip to their cars.

Not so much with the younger generation anymore. Many of the young city dwellers don't even have cars. They are too expensive to own in the city, no place to park, high insurance costs, and high car payments, make it cheaper to take an Uber. If they have to travel far there are ride share cars for that also.
Today, people are joined at the hip to their cell phones.

[Descant]

Originally Posted by Mr. V

It would fail, without question.

People are joined at the hip to their cars.

I can think of lots of places I might go for a vacation and not need a car. Most of Europe. Orlando, Boston, NYC, etc etc. For an overnight or a weekend, the car gets the nod, but ride sharing and public transportation are changing things. Twenty years ago, when my mother stopped driving, I went to FL to visit and help her learn to get around. After a learning curve, it was easy. Even easier now with smart phones. Try "Go Go Grandparent". Press 1 to get picked up at home. Press 2 to get picked up at the last place we dropped you off. Press 6 to talk to a dispatcher.
You're right, though. The Weirs is not ready for this as a season a destination.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Mr. V

It would fail, without question.

People are joined at the hip to their cars.

No at all especially with the current generation. They are more apt to rent than own, use mass transit instead of owning a car and spend much more of their free time traveling

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by joey2665

No at all especially with the current generation. They are more apt to rent than own, use mass transit instead of owning a car and spend much more of their free time traveling

Very true, they would rather be a passenger and spend that free time on their phones.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Biggd

Very true, they would rather be a passenger and spend that free time on their phones.

You are right on the mark!!!

[iw8surf]

Originally Posted by Biggd

Very true, they would rather be a passenger and spend that free time on their phones.

It doesn't surprise me... What is the true cost of car ownership for 5 years. Sure if you are frugal that's one thing but lets be honest most people today have what 400-600$/month car payments alone, never mind insurance, gas, upkeep etc.

[WinnisquamZ]

Originally Posted by Top-Water

I don't disagree with you about the trains and some sort of (tourist style) passenger rail to Laconia. The area was built on rail traffic. But its not worth a discussion about it with the forum mad-mad running around invading every topic. Last time a topic about economic solutions for Laconia was started it ended in flames with with posts about stand up paddle boards. While I don't fault the administrator or owner, a forum with a no moderation will eventually die. There are only so many restaurant reviews you can go over before it gets taken over by something else.


Edit: @ WinnisquamZ sorry your topic got taken over and contributed to it by positing the photos.

No issue what so ever. I find it both enjoyable and informative when others voice their opinions. We may not always agree with each other but that is ok, we are individuals of different backgrounds and means.


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