Model Railroad Display

Those of you who read these entries regularly have seen that IRM has acquired a large model railroad via donation.  The concept is to construct a permanent steel framed building along the Main Street alignment and to re-assemble the major components of this layout and to have it open for public display.  Model railroads on exhibit during the Thomas Event, for instance, have proved very popular with visitors, and this would serve to add a new and different dimension to any IRM visit.

Concept

We have spent a lot of time and have developed many CONCEPT sketches and proposals.  Here is an example of what the front facade of the new building MIGHT look like.  It is pleasing to my eye, but then it would be since I drew it.  I would say it is a long shot that the final product would more than resemble this view, but you should quickly get the idea of the potential.

I have been informed that at the January 14 meeting, the Board of Directors approved going ahead to the next steps which include fundraising and more detailed plans.  We will be getting cost estimates and setting a fundraising goal and we will be contacting potential donors or sponsors for this attraction.  In the meantime, a new restricted fund has been set up   RMRD  to collect and grow the money for this project.  Any help in the way of donations, or perhaps of sponsors wishing to participate, or contractors willing to donate at least part of their services IN KIND, please contact me.  Together, we can make this happen.