I'm almost tempted to put this on the "Railfanning" page (and if the moderators think this is inappropriate for here and want to move it, I won't argue with them), but it seems there is another rail trail fight with an existing railway society brewing in New York.

http://opposeeriecattrailtrail.com/Railroad.pdf

The Society in question, which seems to be a fairly active bunch:

http://www.trainweb.org/wnyrhs/

And for us steam fans, check out the steam locomotive this group has:

http://www.trainweb.org/wnyrhs/old4483.htm#roys

A rare and old diesel is in the collection, too--and if the updates are accurate, is almost ready to have an engine test:

http://www.trainweb.org/wnyrhs/bc432014.htm#bc43514