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 If it's still available, I'm very interested and just down the road in McMinnville. I have a space in mind. A local museum.
@zachklein California state railroad museum in Sacramento! There’s a whole model train floor @CSRM_Foundation
@zachklein Children’s Touch Museum in Rancho Mirage CA might love that. Reach out to them on FB.
@zachklein This feels like something that belongs in the miniature museum in Tokyo
@zachklein I presume you have been in touch with the Washington history museum in Tacoma. Have you contacted the Strong Museum of Play.
@zachklein Twin Cities Model Train may be interested!