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M4ForMe · 12-30-2011, 04:23 PM

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfa...oad_museum.php

I realize that the Dallas Observer is not held in highest regard by some people, but Robert Wilonsky has always been pretty sharp. The article provides info on the Dallas side of the issues involved, but I'm curious what is going on here on the Frisco side. For example, how much taxpayer money has been spent on this, and what recourse does Frisco have as regards its exposure/investment should plans fall through?

Edited to fix link...sorry about that. I'm challenged that way.

Frisco119 · 12-30-2011, 04:53 PM

Can't get your link to work. Good questions.

M4ForMe · 12-30-2011, 05:07 PM

Fixed the link...sorry.

LindaLS · 12-31-2011, 12:14 PM

I hope that the plans don't fall through. That museum needs to be rescued.

I wonder what the hold up is?

OKTX · 12-31-2011, 02:59 PM

Honestly, when has anything involving two city governments ever been done on time and under budget?

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Rebel · 12-31-2011, 04:32 PM

The train museum is a not for profit organization.

Frisco119 · 01-12-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rebel

The train museum is a not for profit organization.

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Anyone with ties to CDC or the city who has a clue of the status?

Rebel · 01-12-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Frisco119

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Anyone with ties to CDC or the city who has a clue of the status?

Even more direct, I just called them.

Fair Park Offices
1105 Washington St.
Fair Park, Dallas, TX
(214) 428-0101

Frisco Offices
6455 Page Street
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 292-5658

Their website says they have closed the Fair Park locaiton in anticipation of the move.
The person I spoke with on the phone said they are still working on the grading and whatnot. Track still needs to be laid. She said the depot and the tower are liekly to be moved in the next couple of weeks, and they're still trying to move the rolling stock first quarter. Since the local railroads are donating resources to move the rolling stock there may not be much notice as to when they actually move.

Der Dummy · 01-12-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rebel

Track still needs to be laid.

Are you sure she didn't say "lay some pipe"?

Tiger Fan · 01-18-2012, 10:48 AM

Sent them an email and no response after several days.

Wonder what the delays are....