[PRR-talk] Off Subj.: Franklin Institute

[Bill Bird]

Hi Evan.

Around 1970 or so, a friend of mine went to work for the Institute and got
to 'mess with' the layout on occasion. It was going through a rennovation
at the time and, as I recall, was made somewhat smaller. A lot of the
equipment was sold-off or simply discarded...it was generally quite
worn-out old Mantua and PennLine.  If I recall correctly, it did not fare
well after that as there were personnel and financial problems in keeping
it going.  I do not know if there is a layout now. A real shame if not.

Bill Bird
Nutley NJ


> [Original Message]
> From: <rdg2124 at aol.com>
> To: <prr-talk at dsop.com>
> Date: 3/23/2008 10:25:15 AM
> Subject: [PRR-talk] Off Subj.:  Franklin Institute
>
>
> All,
>
> In the late 50s early 60s time frame, the Franklin Institute in 
> Philadelphia, Penna. had a large HO scale layout, the Poor Richard's 
> Line, featuring local landmarks and industry. Does this layout still 
> exist? A search of FI's web site does not mention it.
>
> Many Thanks,
>
> Evan Leisey
> Bennett, CO
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