How come it costs a quarter of a million dollars to replace ties over 5 miles of track? I remember when the Boomer generation could do that work for free as volunteers.

“OK Boomer!”

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🔸Museum Update: as mentioned in previous posts, PSRM is overhauling 5 miles of our train ride route.

Due to a continued volunteer shortage, we have had no choice but to contract this work and it comes with a hefty price tag of $284,000.

🪫As of December 5th, 2023, we have raised $6,865 of our $10,000 goal!

Please consider a donation this holiday season. This work ensures that 1,000s of visitors will continue to experience a classic train ride on the historic SD&A(E) Railway.

•$5, $10, $20 ALL donation amounts are helpful and add up quickly!
•$75 donation buys a wooden tie
•$250 donation buys the installation of a wooden tie (plates, spikes, labor and equipment operation)

Your donations will help us purchase the necessary supplies to finish the job!

Consider making a lasting impact with an end-of-the-year donation! PSRMA is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible under 501(c)(3).

Visit:
👉 www.PSRM.org/donate
(Select the Giving Tuesday fund)