Model Railroad Display

The project has seen considerable work being done more or less behind the scenes.  To give a short summary of the progress, below is an approved concept sketch of what the front of the building might look like.

Facade

We have settled on a site, three lots, on our Main Street alignment, and developed a pretty good description of the building specifications.  It is envisioned as a steel framed permanent structure with clear span of 50 x 70 feet.  Those specifications have been sent to many possible contractor bidders and prices have been coming in.  There is the building of course, but also the other things that go along with new construction.  That includes, site preparation, electrical, concrete work, mechanical and heating, specialty windows and framing, the masonry work, storm water remediation, insulation, finish site work and grading, etc.

Interior

We have also developed a very preliminary Space Use Plan for the interior space.  I stress that this is preliminary and many good ideas are on the table.

But of course, the next step is to get the building.  It looks this will run between $125K and $150K so donations are urgently needed to accumulate funding.  We will not go for a building permit and place orders until we know we have enough on hand to pay for that.  As a reminder, donations may be specified to restricted fund RMRD.