[RP TownTalk] Train cafe continued...

[Dwight Holmes]

if done "right," you'd have to think there's potential as a "destination."
as stated earlier, Riverdale station is a popular spot among train
enthusiasts.  we were just up in Mt Airy last weekend and there's a nice
model train shop there right downtown -- and they don't even have a railroad
in town.  (that's a nice, apparently thriving downtown, by the way, easy to
get envious just strolling the streets!) anyway, building on the base of the
resource we've got -- the railroad station -- seems like a good idea; and
one that's foreseen (if not elaborated on) in our M-U-TC plan as i read it.

On 9/27/06, Sue Collins <wheadle at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Good to see someone else likes the idea!  In fact I've
> thought for a long while we should "use" the trains in
> town.  Maybe even have a railroad day?  (I know, I
> know, where's the $$$ coming from?)
>
> But as far as a cafe, setting up a train set, etc.,
> I'm betting if something like this DID get started,
> some of the train buffs who hang around the station
> would be more than happy to give advice, or maybe even
> have some extra trains to donate or lend?  There used
> to be a train store at Union Station, and they had
> model trains running on an elevated track above the
> shoppers, it was really nice.  Maybe take a page from
> our late, lamented bookstore and call it the
> "Riverdale Depot," or something like that?  also -
> sometimes the trains are "parked" at our station for a
> long while and the engineers apparently go to Dumms or
> S&J's for something to eat; maybe if anyone sees any
> of them ask what they'd like to see in a "train cafe,"
> or if they could offer suggestions?  It would be great
> to have as many railroad experts/enthusiasts involved
> as possible.  (and I love the thought of having Thomas
> the Tank Engine for the kiddies; this could be the
> start of something! Maybe our Mayor could make
> occasional appearances as Mr. Conductor?  :)   )
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