You guys. My wife's uncle is a major model train buff. He built a 2000sqft train layout over decades and now he wants to retire from the hobby and just give the whole thing away for FREE. He asked me if I knew anyone...I want to help!
The catch: It consists of 43 modules and it's currently located in Portland, OR. You would have to transport to its final destination, but he can provide expertise for disassembly, shipping, and reassembly.
This is a ready-to-go, major exhibit for any public space. Would be perfect for children's museum. Interested? DM me. I will only pass along very serious interest, so please tell me about your org/space/ability to cover shipping and install.
Thanks to everyone who has DMed to share their interest and ideas. Need to clarify: - Yes, this is real - He prefers the project to go to a public space, so we’re focused on those options - Yes, we have reached out to museums (but space and money is usually in short supply)
@zachklein I forwarded your information to one of my contacts who works with Museums across the country. This is exactly the type of thing they specialize in.
@zachklein @UnionStationKC y'all need to upgrade your model train exhibit?
@zachklein @HeritageParkYYC you guys should apply to have this. I know for a fact the man that rebuilt the trains out front would have loved to see a model this amazing.
@zachklein Have you contacted the Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club? They’re in N Portland by Emmanuel.
@zachklein The drive-in theater!! The lumberjack with his little axe! This belongs in a museum
@zachklein Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. Chattanooga,TN. Chattanooga Choo Choo