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87 West Avenue has run into a snag. There used to a gas station on the property and despite the tanks being removed over 25 years ago the State wants the site excavated and any existing contamination removed. This would be a considerable cost. The members have voted to renew the site search for a new home for our hobby.
Apr 1, 2023
The saddest day we could imagine finally transpired yesterday, Mar 31, 2023, as our 21 + year home in Crossville. TN at the former Crossville Outlet Center (now Landers Crossroads) terminated our Lease, and we formally terminated our presence in that location. Thanks to our members untiring efforts, we accomplished a complete disassembly, packaging and storing of all our reusable components and operating necessities into our new storage location. (Quite a task in less than 30 days, for sure.) While we may not currently have a permanent physical home, we will continue to have a ‘virtual’ one, keeping our website updated with our current efforts, events, and items which will hopefully keep our thousands of patrons up to date on our efforts to return to the #2 Attraction in Cumberland County. To date, with many available facilities having been reviewed and visited, we have not as yet, found a completely suitable, available, and affordable location at this time. We continue to remain optimistic, as our efforts work toward the return to rebuilding and displaying our ‘Wonderful World of Trains’ for all of our enjoyment. Stay tuned to this website for more news, as time progresses.
Update – Mar 23, 2023
We have successfully found and rented a secure climate controlled facility for our short/long term storage requirements, and are in the process of reviewing numerous sites for a potential new home for our Railroad Display. We have packaged approximately 95% of our items, and moved the vast majority of them to the rented facility as of this date.
The many individual and public expressions of sympathy and support are greatly appreciated.
Please stay tuned to this Website for additional information as we progress through our journey to rebuild, and operate as we have done in past years.