A small shop space was open for a long time at our local mall so we inquired about having that space let to us at no cost in the few months before Christmas 2010. The management was kind enough to give us the keys and we set up in late October right next to the bank and the liquor store. How good is that?

We had trains running for passersby right through Christmas and into the late spring. It not only brought the FreeMo concept – and model railroading – to the public but it encouraged our members to join in and build their own module. Each one supported by our club dues.