I am glad that the old station buildings in Ashburton have become available for preservation. Hopefully this will go ahead in due course with the backing of the Dartmoor and Local Authorities. Perhaps they will take notice of how North Devon and Exmoor have already realised what a boon a preserved railways can be to the community. This railway should bring visitors, some without cars and the inherent parking demands to spend good money in the town. Ashburton terminus is a historic icon, of which I believe there is no other example. Perhaps in time the adjacent mills might become a draw and employer. Rejoining the line to Buckfastleigh is not impossible, it will just take time money and patience, the rewards well worth while. Steve Randall