@PRRick posted:... I'm going to take them again soon since there is no telling how long it'll be there. I sincerely hope someone buys it and it doesn't end up like Roadside America, which closed before we could visit.
I didn't know Tom, but he was clearly a very intelligent man and that layout is stunning.
That's a very important and timely reminder. Many things in our hobby are the result of one person's vision and energy, and when they're gone...
The Choo Choo Barn has been a happy exception, as it has continued through multiple generations, but we shouldn't take it for granted. I've fallen into that trap before - I procrastinated about visiting the East Broad Top for years, and then it went dormant for nearly a decade. I was fortunate to make it to Roadside America a few years ago, and it was obviously fading. Many of these places will fall victim to changes in tastes, demographics, and real estate usage.
Find the time to visit those people and places that intrigue us while we can. The NJ Hi-Railers are on my list - trying to make it happen in 2024.
