Hello All,
The Friends of Arcade & Attica would like to share an exciting project that is finally coming together. Aside from the railroad itself preparing to return steam to opeation, the Friends is moving to create a permanent display at Arcade.
For the past couple of years the Friends has been acquiring equipment and funds to put this display together. The Village of Arcade expressed interest in having some form of a boxcar to use as a band stand in the municipal parking lot behind the stores. We have been in discussions with them to locate a display that will consist of a caboose, box car and Locomotive 110.
Some may have noticed that a box car and locomotive 110 have received a fresh coat of paint for this new display. We are also pleased to announce that the ex A&A caboose beautifully preserved by the Rule Family of Arcade has been loaned to the Friends for the display! The Box Car was purchased from Mr. Reisdorf and had been in storage at North Java.
We were also fortunate enough to locate some quality rail from New York State and the Attica Correctional Facility. This material has already been moved to Arcade to be reassembled. The rail is what little remained at the prison from the siding that the A&A utilized to serve the prison going back to the 1930's! The entire display is being made up of items that are directly tied to the A&A in some way.
We are requesting volunteers to help us prepare the equipment for movement. We also will need to build several panels of track to place them on. It is planned to work all 4 weekends in April to get things ready for the big move. Don't worry if you don't have any "railroading" skills. There are lots of other things that need to be prepared. Any help will be welcomed! Please contact me for more details on times and dates if you are interested.
The display will be built on the inside of the curve in the Village parking lot. We hope to open the locomotive cab and caboose to visitors once the display is completed. A small visitors center/museum may be created. The village likes the idea of the box car that could also be utilized as a band stand. Later plans include building of a platform/stage next to the equipment for easy access to them, as well as fitting the Village needs. Also, a new walk way leading to the Arcade station is being discussed.
The Friends feel that this display can be utilized by the local community for their events, and also be open to the patrons of the A&A as a welcome center while they wait for the excursion trains.
Though we have a lot of work to do to make it all possible. We'd like to get this ball rolling in April so that the display can be created this season.
Any help that can be offered will be greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing everyone this spring! Contact me via RR.Net or email the organizer Chris Lester at [email protected]
Pat Connors
Friends of Arcade & Attica
The Friends of Arcade & Attica would like to share an exciting project that is finally coming together. Aside from the railroad itself preparing to return steam to opeation, the Friends is moving to create a permanent display at Arcade.
For the past couple of years the Friends has been acquiring equipment and funds to put this display together. The Village of Arcade expressed interest in having some form of a boxcar to use as a band stand in the municipal parking lot behind the stores. We have been in discussions with them to locate a display that will consist of a caboose, box car and Locomotive 110.
Some may have noticed that a box car and locomotive 110 have received a fresh coat of paint for this new display. We are also pleased to announce that the ex A&A caboose beautifully preserved by the Rule Family of Arcade has been loaned to the Friends for the display! The Box Car was purchased from Mr. Reisdorf and had been in storage at North Java.
We were also fortunate enough to locate some quality rail from New York State and the Attica Correctional Facility. This material has already been moved to Arcade to be reassembled. The rail is what little remained at the prison from the siding that the A&A utilized to serve the prison going back to the 1930's! The entire display is being made up of items that are directly tied to the A&A in some way.
We are requesting volunteers to help us prepare the equipment for movement. We also will need to build several panels of track to place them on. It is planned to work all 4 weekends in April to get things ready for the big move. Don't worry if you don't have any "railroading" skills. There are lots of other things that need to be prepared. Any help will be welcomed! Please contact me for more details on times and dates if you are interested.
The display will be built on the inside of the curve in the Village parking lot. We hope to open the locomotive cab and caboose to visitors once the display is completed. A small visitors center/museum may be created. The village likes the idea of the box car that could also be utilized as a band stand. Later plans include building of a platform/stage next to the equipment for easy access to them, as well as fitting the Village needs. Also, a new walk way leading to the Arcade station is being discussed.
The Friends feel that this display can be utilized by the local community for their events, and also be open to the patrons of the A&A as a welcome center while they wait for the excursion trains.
Though we have a lot of work to do to make it all possible. We'd like to get this ball rolling in April so that the display can be created this season.
Any help that can be offered will be greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing everyone this spring! Contact me via RR.Net or email the organizer Chris Lester at [email protected]
Pat Connors
Friends of Arcade & Attica
