As a board member of MNGRR I applaud the suggestion. A few years ago I would have asked the same sort of thing. I know people out there really do care about the trains in our collection and everything that Edaville represents. That's wonderful.

Short answer: currently both organizations are dealing with very different problems, and we are not yet in a place where such collaboration, while in the public interest, is best for business.

Both organizations have uncertain futures. MNG is publically in the process of searching for a new home, and Edaville is searching for a new owner.

This is a time of great need for those of you who want to see these little trains and this great place live on. I urge you to do whatever you can to show your support. Visit Edaville, visit MNG; enjoy these trains. That's what they're still around for; enjoy them. They may not be around forever.

On a brighter note, you never know what the future may hold. Hope for good things.