@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
Maybe you could sprinkle some Kryptonite around to keep the landlord away????? 
Looking forward to Trainstock Ben. I'll be there for sure.
Bob
WOW, Gut wrenching news, I can’t even fathom the idea of taking down a layout of that magnitude. My mind couldn’t address the thought of taking down my layout and it’s only 30x12, a mere facsimile of what you guys have over there. I’m speechless. The new owner must have some real grandiose plans for a building of that size. Business is business but man, sometimes you have to have a conscience…. 22 years up in smoke. I’m a 2d generation Mason and I saw my father’s lodge get destroyed due to lack of membership and old passing members and it’s a sad feeling knowing what used to be when I pass thru the neighborhood. My hope is that the NJHR find something bigger & better but even with an outcome like that ….. the amount of work to rebuild is immeasurable, not impossible though. Good Luck fellas, I’ll be there in January.
@marshelangelo posted:The new owner must have some real grandiose plans for a building of that size. Business is business but man, sometimes you have to have a conscience…. 22 years up in smoke.
Literally up in smoke as the new owner is a pot farmer Converting 1st floor factory into grow rooms The rest of the building is going to be Self Storage units.
We started a GoFund Me to try to help with the cost but it really hasnt been too active yet
BTW The TRainstock hats are ready You can order them on our website and pick them up at trainstock or we can ship them
The logo is a takeoff on Apollo 16 logo
@bluelinec4 posted:We started a GoFund Me to try to help with the cost but it really hasnt been too active yet
Ben, I will definitely make a donation in January. Funds are tight right now due to the upcoming holiday and other things but I did order a hat.
@bluelinec4 posted:We started a GoFund Me to try to help with the cost but it really hasnt been too active yet
I strongly urge folks to do all they can to support the GoFundMe page the NJHR has established. The cost to relocate/preserve that great (in both size and presentation) layout is certainly going to be formidable. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best, but they sure face quite a challenge. Still, there are many folks in this hobby with highly creative minds who may offer valuable suggestions and assistance, and I imagine there even are some with deep pockets who would love to help in that way. "Hope springs eternal" as the old saying goes!
So looking once again at travel time, 1 hour 14 minutes barring terrible traffic, I know in 2019 Allan and I parked on the back end of 6th Street by the fences, and not the parking lot. I almost didn't recognize the view from the satellite feed. Of course that is always hard to notice. I don't know if my brother did give me an answer or not, I'll have to talk more about going to him this weekend.
Fellow Forumites,
It is now 3:00 p.m. and everyone should be awake on both coasts. If you have read this thread, you must know we have a model railroad club in need of your help. At the moment, NJ Hi-Railers is seeking monetary donations with a gofundme to help us relocate the club's layout. Any donation amount would be helpful, but a mere $5 or $10 donation would be greatly appreciated. That is just two cups of coffee or one if you are going to Starbucks! This forum has almost 30,000 members, and if half would donate just $10.00 or more, it would solve our problem. That's less than a train car would cost, and it is tax deductible ! So please help us out and support our club by making a donation so we can relocate and continue to promote our hobby.
Bill Sherry
@bluelinec4 posted:
We started a GoFund Me to try to help with the cost but it really hasnt been too active yet
@Allan Miller posted:I strongly urge folks to do all they can to support the GoFundMe page the NJHR has established. The cost to relocate/preserve that great (in both size and presentation) layout is certainly going to be formidable. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best, but they sure face quite a challenge. Still, there are many folks in this hobby with highly creative minds who may offer valuable suggestions and assistance, and I imagine there even are some with deep pockets who would love to help in that way. "Hope springs eternal" as the old saying goes!
Ben, three more for Trainstock 16... Eric VanOpstal, Bob Freeman and me... See you all on the day...
My brother and I are go for launch. Talked with him on Friday and we will indeed be there. While he is not a huge train guy like yours truly, he does know how to admire and appreciate model railroading in all forms. We both started in smaller scales, I made the leap to O, he went to N.
So Sorry to hear about the loss of your location, what a fabulous club that you have. I will be there with my Daughter and Husband. Your layout helped my daughters Husband to get involved with the trains and he is preparing for a layout. Make sure you have a donation box or jar
Ben, I will be there with my Son. I’ve missed a few but I’ll not miss this one.
Bob
@pennsyfan posted:Ben, I will be there with my Son. I’ve missed a few but I’ll not miss this one.
Bob
Just want to let everyone know what a standup guy Bob Amling is He donated a professional movie maker to produce a documentary on the History and Operation of the NJ HiRailers We are currently assisting the film crew to come up with a cool production I met Bob years ago when we were both involved with the METCA transformation. I cant thank him enough and if you see him at Trainstock shake his hand and give him a pat on the back We even got the camerman to sit on Santa's lap
Bob Amling is a class act!
@Mark V. Spadaro posted:Bob Amling is a class act!
Thank you Mark.
OUTCH... What a GUT PUNCH. I wish you all the best in finding a new home for your fantastic layout.
I hope your club can come back BIGGER & BETTER. That will be a tough hill to climb only because of the high standards your club has set.
Ben, I know you know that my wife, Shawn, and I will be there and be at all future Trainstocks for the rest of our lives.
One more thing: I also believe that because of your extraordinarily leadership and that of all the other wonderful leaders in the NJ HiRailers, that there will be many more wonderful Trainstock celebrations down the line.
Arnold
@bluelinec4 posted:Just want to let everyone know what a standup guy Bob Amling is He donated a professional movie maker to produce a documentary on the History and Operation of the NJ HiRailers We are currently assisting the film crew to come up with a cool production I met Bob years ago when we were both involved with the METCA transformation. I cant thank him enough and if you see him at Trainstock shake his hand and give him a pat on the back We even got the camerman to sit on Santa's lap
This is fabulous. The documentary about the NJ HiRailers is going to be great! Arnold
Best wishes to all of you on what will be great and happy day…….but, also a sad one. I’m sorry that I cannot be there for the last TrainStock. However, I fondly will always remember the times I was there!
Peter
We have had the grand central board since 2009. Bill sherry started lighting it up
@bluelinec4 posted:We have had the grand central board since 2009. Bill sherry started lighting it up
Very cool Ben.
Bob
Incredible, Ben. The last 9 years of my working career, I did a fair bit of commuting on Metro North into Grand Central. It was fascinating sitting on a train watching all the countless trains slowly weaving their way in and out of GS, especially during rush hour. Seeing it boiled down to a “simple” diagram is amazing - I can’t imagine how many switches are between GS and the Park Avenue tunnel!!! I really hope you can use the board in your new home.
Ben: One of the fond memories from my visit to the club in May this year. Couldn't get over how you guys "saved" that huge board from Grand Central Station, and got it all the way over to Paterson NJ, and hang it on the back wall.
I sure hope everything works out for you and the club.......praying for you all the way from "down-under" in Australia.
Peter.....Buco Australia.
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