Hello group.
I have been reading this forum for many years now, including the old version. I see there is already a dedicated thread for this matter but I think this warrants one of its own.
I have been following the status of all the local RR museum on the island for a long time, but the past few years I have noticed a downturn in activity at the RR Museum in Riverhead. I see they got there own set of M1 electrics, however nothing is mentioned on there website. There is also the P72 and P74 which I see were donated but are now in turn leased to Twin Forks.
This forum used to always be filled with work updates as to the equipment restorations but there hasn't been a peep in ages. Yes, 39 went to Strausburg but what about the rest of it? Is there any plans in the works for finishing the cars? Last time I was in them they were a disaster! I took a trip to Riverhead a few weeks ago to walk around, it looks as if nothing has been touched. 39 has been sitting on jacks for a few years now, Work is needed on the chassis no? Why not concentrate on it?
They have a building filled with so many great artifacts but yet its all sitting untouched. Hell, theres some vintage tools and even a fire cart in there to, why not put this on display? I realize I am not a volunteer there and have no right to complain but seeing this is very discouraging. What are dues going to? Playing with model trains inside? There are so many simple displays that can be settup but it looks like no effort is even being made to. Why not use these forums as a tool for museum project leaders to organize work sessions? Many museums now are going to online blogs where membership can interact and plan carpools and work days and it seems to pay off.
Oyster bay and Twin Forks seem to be making great strides in there equipment. Oyster Bay has an almost working turntable and a preview center and a long term plan set forth. Twin Forks looks to be focusing directly on Caboose 60 instead of jumping around and it looks like the effort is paying off. Both of these groups keep there websites updated with recent progress photos as well.
I hate to put it like this but its just what I see. I realize I am not active in these but not everyone can be and must watch from the sidelines. I am not trying to bash anyone in this or anger anyone but its a shame to see whats happening to LIs heritage.
I look forward to seeing everyones thoughts.
-10lb
I have been reading this forum for many years now, including the old version. I see there is already a dedicated thread for this matter but I think this warrants one of its own.
I have been following the status of all the local RR museum on the island for a long time, but the past few years I have noticed a downturn in activity at the RR Museum in Riverhead. I see they got there own set of M1 electrics, however nothing is mentioned on there website. There is also the P72 and P74 which I see were donated but are now in turn leased to Twin Forks.
This forum used to always be filled with work updates as to the equipment restorations but there hasn't been a peep in ages. Yes, 39 went to Strausburg but what about the rest of it? Is there any plans in the works for finishing the cars? Last time I was in them they were a disaster! I took a trip to Riverhead a few weeks ago to walk around, it looks as if nothing has been touched. 39 has been sitting on jacks for a few years now, Work is needed on the chassis no? Why not concentrate on it?
They have a building filled with so many great artifacts but yet its all sitting untouched. Hell, theres some vintage tools and even a fire cart in there to, why not put this on display? I realize I am not a volunteer there and have no right to complain but seeing this is very discouraging. What are dues going to? Playing with model trains inside? There are so many simple displays that can be settup but it looks like no effort is even being made to. Why not use these forums as a tool for museum project leaders to organize work sessions? Many museums now are going to online blogs where membership can interact and plan carpools and work days and it seems to pay off.
Oyster bay and Twin Forks seem to be making great strides in there equipment. Oyster Bay has an almost working turntable and a preview center and a long term plan set forth. Twin Forks looks to be focusing directly on Caboose 60 instead of jumping around and it looks like the effort is paying off. Both of these groups keep there websites updated with recent progress photos as well.
I hate to put it like this but its just what I see. I realize I am not active in these but not everyone can be and must watch from the sidelines. I am not trying to bash anyone in this or anger anyone but its a shame to see whats happening to LIs heritage.
I look forward to seeing everyones thoughts.
-10lb