I Just Bought A Miniature Railroad! (Saving the OCR)
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Published 2023-07-22
Since releasing this video, I've learned that some of the information I was told about this railroad was incorrect. The steam engine dates back to June of 1963, and it turns out that the railroad dates back to 1970. Not as old as I had been told, but old enough to predate most current private 7-1/4" gauge railroads in the country.
I'll be doing a couple video series about this railroad:
The first will be restoring the steam engine. It's got a leaky flue in the copper boiler, and I'll need to fix that and anything else that needs repair to get it running again.
The second, and the more involved video series will be moving the entire railroad from Ossipee, NH to Windsor, VT. A distance of over 80 miles over two lane roads.
The third series will be a continuation of the second: installing all the old OCR buildings and facilities at the MLBK.
Now, about the value of this railroad. The rolling stock alone is worth more than $8000. one of the cars is quite rare and sought after. It is one of two and worth more than the steam locomotive. Hank said that he only wants to recoup $6800, which is generous of him. At the moment, we're raising money via Patreon.com/millbrookrailroad.
I've set up a GoFundMe at gofund.me/32cdd693
The family of the deceased does not want the railroad to remain on the property. I have until 1 July, 2024 to get it out of there. So, it will become part of the Mill Brook Railroad in Windsor, VT.
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All Comments (21)
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This is happening to a 7.5" gauge railroad near me called the Annetta Valley and Western. There is a brand new school across the street from it and developers are hungry for the 9 acres of land. Fortunately, it will get moved to Springtown, TX further north of it's current location. It won't be the same but at least we get to save the track.
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Beautiful place! Most of us railfans have supportive families or we couldn’t do our crazy projects. Unfortunately, once we are gone, the family generally wants to move on. Such is the temporary nature of life. Glad you can save this, wish I was closer.
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Wow, that is so cool! I am glad that you are saving the railroad. The last run will be an historic event that really needs documented as I know it will. Years ago I lived in Vermont but haven't been back since
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There was this 7 1/4" gauge railroad somewhere in Michigan that closed down recently, I don't remember it's name but it had an awesome track plan, and I really wanted to get up there and buy one of their battery electric locomotives and a few freight cars to start my own little farm railroad, but they just divided up all the equipment between three of the members and wiped the land clean like there was nothing ever there, and what they didn't want ended up in a scrapyard or was burned. Really glad to see yall wanting to save this road keep it's memory alive rather than tossing it aside.
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Staring at your cell phone will never experience the same joy the builder had making this dream come true. Another incredible hobby slowly diminishing to non-existence.
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A beautiful spot and a famous railroad. My brother used to visit it with his kids back in the 80's. Glad you're able to save parts of it. Thanks for doing so.
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This is very cool, glad to see an old steamer on the Railroad. I'm very excited to see where all of this goes.
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Congrats on your acquisition. I know you will put it to good use! Thanks for sharing!
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When I was a kid, I always wanted something like this in my backyard. Now that I am an adult in my early 40s..... I still want something like this in my backyard! Amazing!!
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I am glad you can save it and give it new life, estate sales always make me sad
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thanks for preserving a historic 7 1/2 rail way lots a memories was made while sitting there and new memories to be made and added
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Awesome, looking forward to your new adventure.
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Glad you’re saving that railroad Aaron for the Mill brook railroad collection 👍🏻 Exciting times coming 🏴
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you are so lucky to have all that fun. enjoy. if i was near, i would be there helping you guys. great job. thanks for posting
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Love this. Good luck with it
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I wish you the best with this undertaking. Glad to see these old trains being refurbished and saved from the scrap heap.
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You certainly need to get that steam engine operating on the MBRR. That would be cool as heck to see a steam engine pulling your pellet trains up that grade! :)
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You have made a wonderful purchase. How pleasant is the ride on this miniature railway!
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I’ve visited this railway ages ago and even driven the speeder/trailer, great to see it going to a good home
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Good luck.
