SPECIAL WALK — RAILWAY TRACK RAMBLE 1 (RTR 1)
WHY walk on a weekday? — relevant authorities said this trail will be closed by 17Jul;
expect crowds to swarm the rail on weekends which will cause the rail to loose
its tranquility and rustic charm!
Date: 14 JULY 2011 (Thursday)
Start: 9.30am
Meet at : McDonalds, King Albert Park(road).
Getting there:
1) nearest MRT Station – Newton. Walk to Bukit Timah Road (quite a no. of bus stops to destination),
take these buses – 66, 67, 74, 77, 151, 154, 157, 170, 171, 174, 563,852, 961, 970, 645.
2) Dover MRT take bus svc# 74 to Clementi Road, alight at Ngee Ann Poly, King Albert Park is across the road.
Distance: as far as you choose to ramble… 
Want to get off the track? Look out for "Exits".
Leaders: ChristinaCL Chan and Charles Wee.
*****Commute by bus, do allow sufficient travel and waiting time. If member wish to leave
for other appointment, appreciate U keep either EOs informed.
The Malaysian railway line (26km) that had operated through Singapore has given us a
wonderful GREEN Belt that runs across our little RED Dot from South to North. The railway
have had sections that had been defunct dates as far back to 1903. We might trek these
in future.
There is not much tijme left to revel and feast in this beautiful greenery, flora and
fauna, that you might not see elsewhere on our island. We might catch glimpses of
animals and wildlife that resided inside this hugh tract of greenery.
I wish that this green corridor or at least certain tracts of the beautiful greenery
will be kept unthouched! It certainly is a haven for us to escape from the hectic world
that we live in.
Our walk shall commence from a station, built in 1932 but now looked forlorn and quiet.
We shall head Southbound through Ulu Pandan / Holland / Buona Vista / Portsdown — this
being the easier track and an area that has hugh tracks of greenery; one of the more scenic
stretch along the Railway.
What is the trail like?
The train tracks are relatively easy to walk on OR if you prefer
Tread on granite stones flanking both sides of the rail OR
Walk on trodden paths, flanked by tall grass; narrow at some spots; uneven terrain,
climb over natural obstacles like fallen branches, logs or tree trunks.
Get to cross the "black heavy steel truss bridges, tunnels; without fear of the
warnings from air operated horns and whistles or the drone of an approaching train.
NOTE
Bring drinking water, poncho, hat, insect repellant, camera, binoculars(optional).
Country roads might be narrow or slippery (trek pole or walking stick is a good aid;
Wear long pants
Shoes or track shoes are strongly recommended.
No slippers/sandals as they are also an open invitation to insects/mosquitoes.
Bring a small torch light.
COME, with a sense of Adventure! expect the unexpected! 
Do not miss out on this BEAUTIFUL GREEN BELT!!!
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We ask for fine weather: a BBC = Beautiful Breezy Cloudy day, no rain!
Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!
Till then…. stay Cool! Be Cool! 
The Walk Team EOs:
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang
and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.
The RAMBLERS,,,,
1. Ginko Tay
2. Ivan Lim
3. Jane Chua
4. Andrew Koh
5. Danny Lye
6. June Tan
7. Danny Ong
8. Grace Wong
9. Ann Lim
10. Peter Goh
11. Ronald Lee
12. Jam
13. Goh Ah Lam
14. Richard Kee
15. Jane Kee
16. Catherine Yeo
17. Grace Kang
18. Julie Y
19. Lydia Soh
20. Feztus Lim
21. Seok Cheng
22. Lee Ah Nee
23. Daisy Yeo
24. Lillian Teo
25. Mega Abdullah
26. Richard Wong
27. Peng Peng
28. Charles Wee
29. ChristinaCL Chan
30. Karen Thio
31. Judy Lim
32. Marg Tian
33. Eddy Lee
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Photos by Charles Wee, Andrew Koh, Ivan Lim, Karen Thio and Danny Lye