Howdy,
Back in April I had an opportunity to visit Northlandz Train Museum in Flemington, NJ while on a business trip.
I was wondering what anyone who has been there thought of it?
In my opinion I think it was over priced and disappointing. The layout was operationally in disrepair. I saw perhaps 5 trains that had broken off from their locomotives and ended up head to tail being pushed around the layout. Cars in the yard derailed, damaged buildings, etc. Everything was covered in dust and there was litter in many places on the layout.
Considering that it costs $13.75 to go, I would expect the layout to be in better shape. I do not know if this layout is maintained by volunteers or paid staff, but I think for $13.75 they could clean it up a bit and take better care of it.
Also I think that Atlas, Mantua (two original sponsors) along with Walthers, Bachmann, Woodland Scenics, Life Like, etc, should work together to donate some more modern equipment and technology, like newer locomotives and maybe DCC?
It definitely is a gem, but I think it could be nicer and updated with the newest advances in model railroading technology.
Please chime in with your opinion if you have ever visited Northlandz.
Thanks!
Dave
Back in April I had an opportunity to visit Northlandz Train Museum in Flemington, NJ while on a business trip.
I was wondering what anyone who has been there thought of it?
In my opinion I think it was over priced and disappointing. The layout was operationally in disrepair. I saw perhaps 5 trains that had broken off from their locomotives and ended up head to tail being pushed around the layout. Cars in the yard derailed, damaged buildings, etc. Everything was covered in dust and there was litter in many places on the layout.
Considering that it costs $13.75 to go, I would expect the layout to be in better shape. I do not know if this layout is maintained by volunteers or paid staff, but I think for $13.75 they could clean it up a bit and take better care of it.
Also I think that Atlas, Mantua (two original sponsors) along with Walthers, Bachmann, Woodland Scenics, Life Like, etc, should work together to donate some more modern equipment and technology, like newer locomotives and maybe DCC?
It definitely is a gem, but I think it could be nicer and updated with the newest advances in model railroading technology.
Please chime in with your opinion if you have ever visited Northlandz.
Thanks!
Dave