Congratulations on 70 years! I only wish that efforts out here in BC were as successful. The biggest single factor is the volunteers themselves. Treat them right and they stay and will be committed and involved. Build a community where all kinds of people are welcome, and what you get is a lasting legacy.
I toured the museum in 1997 and came home with a handful of books, lots of photos, and great memories. One such memory was the ride in one of your big interurbans. I was chatting with the operator as we were heading east through the wooded area and I asked him how fast the thing could go. He said it had the capacity to literally "jump the tracks", however he kinda looked around, and then said "Tell you what...let's see what we can do..." and WOW!... if that interurban had wings it would have flown. It's a ride I won't forget. I definitely plan to make it back there again someday.
CONGRATULATIONS. We visited 2 weeks ago, for the first time in several years. We didn't realise you had your aniversay this weekend or we would have made an effort to attend. Well done on all your achievements.
Congratulations on 70 years!
I only wish that efforts out here in BC were as successful.
The biggest single factor is the volunteers themselves. Treat them right and they stay and will be committed and involved. Build a community where all kinds of people are welcome, and what you get is a lasting legacy.
Congratulations!
I had so much fun visiting back in the 90s. Time to come back.
I toured the museum in 1997 and came home with a handful of books, lots of photos, and great memories. One such memory was the ride in one of your big interurbans. I was chatting with the operator as we were heading east through the wooded area and I asked him how fast the thing could go. He said it had the capacity to literally "jump the tracks", however he kinda looked around, and then said "Tell you what...let's see what we can do..." and WOW!... if that interurban had wings it would have flown. It's a ride I won't forget. I definitely plan to make it back there again someday.
Congrats!
I've been there a number of times and always been impressed by the facility and the dedication of the members. Kudos on celebrating 70yrs.
CONGRATULATIONS. We visited 2 weeks ago, for the first time in several years. We didn't realise you had your aniversay this weekend or we would have made an effort to attend. Well done on all your achievements.
I had a great time at their 70th Anniversary Celebrations yesterday! 😀
I visited the place back in 2006 with a friend.
Glad I could make it!
Great place to visit no doubt!
How does one get to the museum without a car?
I think the first line of the description should read "It's been 70 . . . on June 25th, 1954".