A take a look at the Mid-Ohio Valley Mannequin Railroad Membership

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) –

The Mid-Ohio Valley Mannequin Railroad Membership has been round since 1981.

They’re at the moment positioned within the basement of NOE workplace provide, the place they’ve trains throughout.

Group Treasurer Joshua Lee talks in regards to the open homes the group holds for the group.

J. Lee mentioned, “It’s actually essential to us, to have the ability to open our doorways to the group. It’s actually particular when youngsters come down, and different individuals, they usually see the membership for the primary time. We’ve bought layouts all around the basement there, and persons are simply sort of in awe after they first stroll down. We’ve bought a variety of intricate setups. We spend a variety of time and assets on it. We simply actually get pleasure from sharing that with the general public.”

Parker Atknson and Parker Lee speak about how seeing the group go to their format isn’t the one half that they get pleasure from.

Atknson mentioned, “Simply the individuals. They’re very nice, sort, and simply assist one another out. Coming to those occasions, just like the prepare present, everybody will get collectively and have enjoyable speaking and socializing . Identical to the occasions the place everybody had enjoyable on the previous exhibits and now. It’s a variety of enjoyable.”

P. Lee mentioned, “It’s in all probability both the look of them or the best way that a few of them blow out smoke; I actually like that.”

Joshua Lee is hoping extra individuals shall be keen on becoming a member of the group sooner or later.

J. Lee mentioned, “It’s sort of onerous to get youthful youngsters into it at this level. We’re actually getting youthful youngsters concerned. We need to carry down boy scout troops, open our doorways, and simply get youngsters concerned greater than something.”

The group goes to carry an open home December third from 10am till 4 pm.

You may go to the Mid-Ohio Valley Mannequin Railroad Membership’s Fb web page or web site for extra data.

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