This would be an educational work in progress on the transportation and working relations of our ancestors. We believe it is more important for our children to experience this in real life and not just in static displays, movies or books. There is nothing like seeing and feeling the power of a steam locomotive as it thunders by. The kids will be able to hear it snort its hot breath into the air. They will hear it breathe as it sits waiting to run.
Steam locomotives are a universal attraction.
The rarity of seeing one in actual operation is fascinating to the widest spectrum of people. The TRPA's means of fundraising is primarily through memberships and donations at this time. We are in the process of getting grants out to various companies and organizations. We attend the Great American Train Shows in Houston twice a year and other local area train shows throughout the year to get out name and information out to the public.