David and Marcie Mrsny from the House of Trains did a wonderful display for us! They wanted to go above and beyond by displaying a wonderful "moving" train display. Because we didn't have an electrical outlet in our display case, they weren't able to do it. But... next year, hopefully, we will think of another way. :)
David put the largest and smallest train side by side to show the contrast between the Z gauge train, which is the smallest, and the G gauge train, which is the largest. He made a great sign to explain the differences.
Our large display case contained an eclectic assortment of train paraphernalia.
The Union Pacific headquarters is located right across the street from our library. Because of this, David and Marcie focused the display on the Union Pacific trains and some of their history.
Older map of the Union Pacific Railroad connections
David explained to me that these trains are called "fallen flags," a term meaning those railroads whose corporate name has been dissolved through merger, bankruptcy or liquidation. At one time in the United States there were nearly 140 Class I railroads (that is, those with at least $1 million annual operating revenue at that time), and today these are commonly known as the fallen flags or “classic” railroads.
It really adds to a display to see scale-size trees next to the trains.
Although it is hard to see in this picture, the bottom of the display case had trains lined up side by side just like at a railroad train yard.
This was a fabulous display. Thanks, David and Marcie!
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