Train Mountain Institute
Train Mountain Institute
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About this organization
Mission
To deliver railroad education and provide facilities for others to learn about railroading using Train Mountain which has the world's largest ride-on model railroad with over 36 miles of 7.5' gauge track on 2,200 acres, and a railroad museum with over 75 full sized railroad cars including the world's largest collection of cabooses.
About
Railroad education facility - operated and maintained Train Mountain, a two mile by four mile (2,200 acre) train park with over thirty-six miles of 7.5' gauge ride-on model railroad track. Railroad museum - maintained the world's largest collection of full sized cabooses and thirty eight other full sized cars, including four snow plows. Continued a restoration program to maintain the collection. Railroad education - enabled Klamath & Western Railroad to give train rides to the public every Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Held a four-day 'operations meet' to teach how railroads operate trains to move passengers and freight. Hosted approximately 3,500 visitors and thirty visiting groups. Hosted the ride on railroad hobby's once every three year meet with over 1,800 attendees from all over the world. Provided walking and train tours of our museum for drop in vacationing tourists. Railroad library - obtained and maintained an extensive library on railroading and 7.5' gauge model railroading.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “To deliver railroad education and provide facilities for others to learn about railroading using train mountain which has the world's largest ride-on model railroad with over 36 miles of 7.5" guage track on 2,200 acres, and a railroad museum with over 75 full sized railroad cars including the world's largest collection of cabooses.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “To deliver railroad education and provide facilities for others to learn about railroading using train mountain which has the world's largest ride-on model railroad with over 36 miles of 7.5" guage track on 2,200 acres, and a railroad museum with over 75 full sized railroad cars including the world's largest collection of cabooses.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of OR.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as PO BOX 438, CHILOQUIN, OR, 976240438 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 0 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$116,101.
- The organization has 2 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2010.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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