Trainstock 16 and an END of an era at the NJ Hi-Railers

@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.

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.