Here are some comments regarding the NEB&W...George Dutka
Beginning in the fall semester, the Model Railroad Society is
expected to be fully relocated to a new home in space leased by the
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at 258 Hoosick Street in Troy.
“This move is uncovering a hidden gem and elevating it to a position
of prominence in the community,” said Dalton Slegel, the president of
the Model Railroad Society. “We are honoring the historical connections
between Rensselaer alumni and railroading heritage, as well as the
immense contributions of club members over many decades.”
Rensselaer developed a plan for its removal and relocation. In addition
to being more publicly accessible, the new space on Hoosick Street will
provide the club with additional space to expand the exhibit.
Claude Rounds, the vice president for administration at Rensselaer.
“I am pleased that we are moving forward to provide the railroad model
with a new home where it can grow and be appreciated by more people. I
am very grateful to the Model Railroad Society and its leadership, the
Rensselaer Student Union, and the other organizations involved in this
collaborative group effort.”
Rensselaer has chosen VMJR Companies,
which specializes in collaborative construction services, to manage the
Davison Hall renovation project, including the relocation of the
NEB&W layout. VMJR has retained the services of Adirondack Studios and Clarke Dunham of Dunham Studios,
which specializes in model railroads, to develop and execute a plan to
safely remove the railroad from the basement of Davison Hall, provide
secure temporary storage, and reassemble it at the new location.
Many
details relating to how the new venue will function, including when
members of the public will be able to visit, are still being worked out
and will be announced later in the year.
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