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 Posted - January 13 2020 : 07:31:09 AM
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I went to the Paterson New Jersey O scale club to view their extensive collection and huge layout.
Many accessories and action on this long time layout with top notch performance.
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 Posted - January 13 2020 : 07:38:16 AM
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Some videos as well.
Organist at the club entertaining the guests and members.
Edited by - wks on January 13 2020 08:02:19 AM
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Posted - January 13 2020 : 1:09:28 PM
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did she say $3.56 for that Big Mac Meal??
its more like $12 now!
Least I know how tall the Twin Towers are in HO scale 
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Posted - January 13 2020 : 1:43:30 PM
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| Wow, that is an amazing creation. A club organist, too boot.
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Posted - January 13 2020 : 2:30:23 PM
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That is what your club needs Jeff.
An organist and McDonald's meals.
That would bring the public to the club.
May I take your order please?
Will that be music with your french fries?
The perfect combo for the good people of El Paso!
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 Posted - January 13 2020 : 5:30:43 PM
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Moar photos for your pleasure.
Very colorful layout in O scale for all to see.
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 Posted - January 14 2020 : 11:41:47 PM
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More videos.
Edited by - wks on January 15 2020 12:05:34 AM
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Posted - January 15 2020 : 01:17:54 AM
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More photos.
Plenty of buildings to see on the layout.
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 Posted - January 15 2020 : 02:00:19 AM
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And still more photos to see.
Time for bed.
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Posted - January 15 2020 : 03:43:53 AM
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Wow.
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Posted - January 15 2020 : 5:50:22 PM
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And I find even more photos.
Almost finished with the photos.
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Posted - January 15 2020 : 10:50:52 PM
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Beyond huge. The floorboards, btw, appear
to date back to the 19th century
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Posted - November 07 2021 : 2:50:56 PM
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Someone with a long video.
Over two hours long.
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Posted - November 07 2021 : 6:12:04 PM
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oh maaan I'd LOVE a 70s-80s McDonald's in HO scale
several things I'd do to it are make those white roof lines light up
which as a kid I thought they looked like giant fries bent in the middle
the big M would light up as well
maybe TRY to get a double sided mini LED sign mounted under it & advertise what's available NOW irl
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Posted - November 07 2021 : 8:54:52 PM
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Another video for your enjoyment Ben.
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Posted - December 22 2022 : 08:16:15 AM
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My photos from Sunday.
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Posted - December 22 2022 : 10:35:15 AM
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More of my photos.
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Posted - December 22 2022 : 3:36:00 PM
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More photos from Sunday.
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Posted - December 22 2022 : 3:38:04 PM
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My videos from Sunday.
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Posted - December 22 2022 : 4:36:22 PM
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One of the Seven Wonders of the model train world. I can only
ponder the degree of planning and cooperation required
necessary to pull this together.
I was part of a model train club for over 20 years, and we used
to argue about the cost of paper towels. I cannot imagine how
all these men, and possibly a few women, banded together
their resources and came to agreements.
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 Posted - September 30 2025 : 11:34:20 AM
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Unfortunately their lease expired early this year and the layout had to be dismantled.
Building the layout was located in was sold to new owners who had exorbitant rent which meant the club had to move to a new location.
The New Jersey Hi-Railers club's extensive model train layout in Paterson, NJ, was dismantled in early 2025 after the building was sold, and the club has since acquired a new building in Boonton, NJ, to construct a new layout, which will be on their own property.
The old Paterson layout was not designed to be moved, so many of its components are being reused, sold, or discarded, with the original platform likely being replaced by a new one.
Reason for Move: The club's lease was not renewed, and the owner of the building sold the property, making it impossible for the club to afford the new owner's asking price for the space.
Timeline: The final shows at the Paterson location were held in early 2025, and the dismantling process began soon after.
Process: The process was complex due to the layout being on the third floor of an old silk mill and not designed for relocation.
Volunteers were needed to help with the enormous task of dismantling, packing, and transporting components.
Components: Many items are being carefully packed for transport to the new Boonton location, but some elements, such as the original platform, are being discarded and will be replaced with new construction.
The New Location in Boonton, NJ:
Property: The club has purchased a new building in Boonton, which will be their permanent home and is not subject to moving again in the near future.
New Layout: The process of taking down the old layout is complete, and the focus is now on preparing the new building to start constructing a new, improved layout.
Will take years but it will be reborn like a phoenix.
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Posted - September 30 2025 : 11:36:25 AM
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Before the dismantling of this magnificent layout
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Posted - September 30 2025 : 11:40:14 AM
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Gone but life continues. New location in Boonton New Jersey looks promising. Thanks for the memories.
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Posted - October 01 2025 : 12:53:59 AM
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thats a shame too
great layout & pix
Well there goes the tourists
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Posted - October 01 2025 : 11:25:01 AM
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Actually they will rebuild the layout in a different location.
The New location in Boonton New Jersey will have just a few steps to get in. Probably a ramp will be added later. Good times ahead.
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