Thank You- But they are familiar with that. I tried to help, but, only a handful of people interested. A shame as my Pop painted the murals on the walls and my Uncle was an early President. The remaining fellows are on in years. The type construction and the operating system- I wonder if it can be moved.
I am active- will be at the NYSME show on Saturday- Are you a member of the current Staten Island Club? If so, we know each other from the shows.
Thanks again
Gary
HAvent been involved with the Staten Island club since the early years at Clove Lakes nursing home Dedicated to the NJ HiRailers
When I was attending Brooklyn Tech HS during 1956-60, at least one classmate was an operator, and I fondly remember a visit. They still have the outside third rail I notice!
Back in the day they were well equipped, and each operator wore a headset. A truly beautiful layout, and expertly run.
Tinplate Art posted:When I was attending Brooklyn Tech HS during 1956-60, at least one classmate was an operator, and I fondly remember a visit. They still have the outside third rail I notice!
Art
The pictures I posted are from when I was in Brooklyn Tech 1970-1974 We had the same literature
Its a shame especially after such a long run. I was at that layout visiting during one of their open house events in the early 1970's. LAter In college I picked up one of my classmates for a round of golf at Dyker Heights, only to find he lived in that same building. Ben is correct nearly impossible to relocate . Salvage what you can and let the building management do the rest. Having to relocate the TMB club layout twice in the past 12 years you always have to start over as the new space will surely provide new dimensions and requirements. :-(
I live 2 blocks away and I'll miss it ... however I see someone mentioned NJ Hi Railers. Visited their space 3 or 4 months ago for the first time and they seem 'well funded'. Any chance they could be contacted and help at least in some manner?
Surely- they have open houses for the last month and this Sat they have a swap meet scheduled
Should find all the infor online--
Ed Perlmutter posted:I live 2 blocks away and I'll miss it ... however I see someone mentioned NJ Hi Railers. Visited their space 3 or 4 months ago for the first time and they seem 'well funded'. Any chance they could be contacted and help at least in some manner?
I am involved in the NJ HiRailers. Email me
Sorry, no idea--
They say that hope springs eternal... the curtain may not fall on the Bay Ridge layout. The Trolley Museum of New York in in Kingston, NY has agreed to take the layout. Moving it will be a feat, but they have set up a Go Fund Me page to raise funds for the move.
The move has begun. National TCA has chipped in to help with the move...
It is great that this layout will be saved and I am glad that TCA has contributed money to help move the layout.
I think that moving all the wiring, etc. will be an overwhelming task. Some of the wiring probably dates to 1946 and may no longer be safe.
I think that they would be better served with starting with new wiring and perhaps installing a command control system. One reason that clubs age and lose membership is that they fail to modernize their operating systems. Younger people expect to be able to run trains using smart phones. The old 3-rail engines can be upgraded to Legacy, DCS or DCC or can be retired to display cases. NH Joe
I was at the Kingston NY club last year. They used almost every inch of space in the freight station. I wonder where are they going to put this Brooklyn layout?
BTW, the Kingston, NY club is an awesome sight to see. I highly recommend a visit!
My understanding of this is that they are making provisions at the Trolley Museum for the whole thing.
Apples55 posted:The move has begun. National TCA has chipped in to help with the move...
Just for clarification; I know that the Metropolitan Division of TCA (METCA) provided a substantial donation. TCA National may have or may not have, I don't know; but METCA surely did. This is one of the good things we do with the proceeds from our car sales:
Stu
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