 He chose a route that had the line leaving Nelson via Jenkins Hill (modern-day Bishopdale), and also planned a branch line to the end of Parkers Road where he envisaged a branch line terminating at a port.Though the select committee examining the idea was left in no doubt as to the economic benefits of such a railway, they were equally cognisant of the debt that would be required to fund it.It was only later that, on reports of a gold rush on the west coast, the matter was considered again by the council, enthusiastically supported by Fedor Kelling.