Thank you everybody for all the kind words Looking forward to seeing everybody Beers on me
Im in for this shindig one mo time!
Ben I am so sorry to read that you have lost your space I sincerely hope you and your fellow members can find a new affordable location l have such fond memories of enjoying the warm hospitality of you and all of the NI Highrailers at your spectacular layout
@bluelinec4 posted:Beers on me
Oh my goodness, Ben! You must be soaked! Need a towel?
@Traindiesel posted:Oh my goodness, Ben! You must be soaked! Need a towel?
LOL Brian You know me I would do the backstroke through a pool of beer
@bluelinec4, having never visited the NJ Hi-Railers, I will have to make a point to fly up and attend Trainstock 16 in 2025. That way I can see in person what I've only seen in images and videos over the years, not to mention see some of the OGR members in person.
Hi Ben et al.
Beyond disappointed to hear of your upcoming eviction. I hope and pray you'll be able to find a suitable, and affordable, place to begin a new layout soon. And to save all the one-of-a-kind items you've got there, from Tom Snyder's layout, the Sopranos layout, the GCT board, the posters along the window wall, etc.
Kathie and I are planning to be there.
Our best wishes to you and the other club members for a bright future together.
Chris (and Kathie)
I am going to try to make one of the open houses as well as Trainstock. It's very sad to lose this great ambassador of the O gauge hobby.
Will there be any merch for sale at this Trainstock such as T-shirts or hats?
Ben,
I'm sure that someone may have already thought about a way to work with this. What are the chances that the storage facility might consider leaving the third floor as-is and renting it to the NJHR? That, coupled with a state or federal grant for funding might be do-able. Our club in CT (BMRS) has benefited from 2 state grants that allowed us to do some major (for us) projects that donations at the door just couldn't cover. The NJHR is a state and national treasure!
Myself and other members of the High Plains 3 Railers plan to fly out from Colorado for this bucket list event !
Hi Ben Very sad. all the best finding new quarters.
PS I saw 16 on the pad live in 1972.
This is sad news.
It calls to mind the lyrics from Joni Mitchell's song, "Big Yellow Taxi":
They paved paradise And put up a parking lot.
Another possibly apt Joni Mitchell song - "Just Like This Train," from "Court and Spark."
Sorry to hear about the loss of the space. When I lived in Brooklyn, I and a friend had the pleasure of visiting. Hope you're able to find another location. How transportable is the layout?
David
Can you get there by train? How far from the Hawthorne NJT Station?
@Bruce Clouette posted:Can you get there by train? How far from the Hawthorne NJT Station?
I did that six or seven years ago - walked from the Hawthorne station. Maybe a half-hour. All good. Others with more recent knowledge, please chime in.
David
@NKP Muncie posted:I did that six or seven years ago - walked from the Hawthorne station. Maybe a half-hour. All good. Others with more recent knowledge, please chime in.
David
I'm not sure I'd want to talk for half an hour through Paterson, NJ. 
@bluelinec4 posted:Beers on me
Now I’m definitely making the trip! 😜
I believe the 190 NJT bus from Port Authority NYC goes near.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:I'm not sure I'd want to talk for half an hour through Paterson, NJ.
You can get Google directions which will give you a walking time. As far as the neighborhood it a low income tired area but entirely walkable.
@necrails posted:You can get Google directions which will give you a walking time. As far as the neighborhood it a low income tired area but entirely walkable.
We are on the outskirts of Paterson in the Bunker hill section The walk from Hawthorne train station isnt bad Straight shot down river You pass the Sealy mattress factory on the way. We are the black dot in the pic
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@NKP Muncie posted:Another possibly apt Joni Mitchell song - "Just Like This Train," from "Court and Spark."
Sorry to hear about the loss of the space. When I lived in Brooklyn, I and a friend had the pleasure of visiting. Hope you're able to find another location. How transportable is the layout?
David
Not transportable at all It was built in phases that were all add ons to a layout that was purchased from somebody
Hi Ben,
This is sad news for such a beautiful layout to have to be dismantled after so many years. The NJ Hi-railers is a great train club and i'm sure everyone will come together and rebuild a new layout and keep the tradition going !
Thanks, Alex
Thank you. The Hudson Valley Railroad Society will be there!
@CHOO-CHOO MIKE posted:Myself and other members of the High Plains 3 Railers plan to fly out from Colorado for this bucket list event !
Working on plane reservations from Indianapolis.
Hi Ben really sad to hear this Is the January session still going to take place?
Alan and Anna
All I can say is WOW!!!
I though the building was owned by one of the clubs founding members. What happened?
Wow Ben sorry to hear this. My older son is just getting involved in trains and I've been telling him about the hi railers layout. Guess ill have to make it there with him. This must be heartbreaking to you and the rest of the club after all the awesome work you guys pulled off. But next one will be even better!!!
Wow Have I been out of touch!!!!! My all time favorite public layout. Terrible news! Hope you gentlemen can ride it out and find a new home. I will be there to see it one more time. Phil
I've always wanted to visit, now there is no excuse. Count me in!
Although our days might be numbered in our location we are always adding new things to the layout This is our latest addition The Daily Planet
@bluelinec4 posted:Although our days might be numbered in our location we are always adding new things to the layout This is our latest addition The Daily Planet
Very cool 😎 Ben.
The only thing that would have topped that would have been a train rolling by when the "more powerful than a locomotive" line was said. Great addition to the layout.
I'm definitely flying up in January to visit this wonderful train exhibit that you all have before it's gone.
Awesome. Well done.
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I believe that almost anything can be negotiated. Will the new owners even talk about possibilities? IF your Club is a recognized [IRS Section 501(c)(3) ] charity the owner could write off the value of the third floor at the number of units per year, I would think. You need to contact a Tax Lawyer for a consult.
How about this under [IRS Section 501(c)(3) ] : A private foundation ??
That is SUPER!!! 
That is really cool! I loved it. The Daily Planet globe at the top of the building is incredible. Maybe next time a Baxter Building for us Marvel fans? I get it, the FF is just not as popular as Superman. Great job, NJHR!
By the way if the layout does get torn down please do not post pictures of it. I don't ever want to see it.
Very sorry to read of this.
Though the possibility of me ever attending is essentially zero, I always looked forward to the pics and stories that led up to, then followed a Trainstock event.
From all the years I've followed Trainstock postings, I'm of the opinion that the N.J. Hi-Railers appear to be a group of very creative, hard working, and friendly individuals. (Well... sort of friendly! LOL!)
I do hope the N.J. Hi-Railers find solutions to this situation.
Andre
Flight and car are booked. Arriving Friday, leaving Sunday morning.
What are the hours on Saturday?
Suggestions for other places to visit?
A very Super-Edition to the layout Ben. You guys always amaze us all.
@Mallard4468 posted:Flight and car are booked. Arriving Friday, leaving Sunday morning.
What are the hours on Saturday?
Suggestions for other places to visit?
We usually say 10 am start but we will be here from 8 so your welcome to come anytime from then and its until everyone leaves
Hi. I am definitely going to come. I will be bringing 1 guest.
