The Friar Mountain Railroad - Last Day Music Video

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Back in July, @visionarylocomotiveworks9703 recommended I pay a visit to the Friar Mountain Railroad. It's a great spot! The staff were kind enough to let me film a video of their last day open to the public. Unfortunately, the Friar Mountain Railroad is closing after years of being a fun attraction in Sussex County NJ. Its location, layout, and everything on it will be sold in an auction. www.nj.com/sussex-county/2024/07/this-model-railroad-museum-in-rural-nj-is-closing-and-its-trains-and-exhibits-are-for-sale.html

[@thecpmr6276]

Adding onto this since I'm early, Entertrainment junction in Butler county Ohio is closing as well, I think in January 2025, so everyone in the area make sure to give them fond farewells. They are also very kinda and passionate, their shop is where I got my Bachman Edward and if I remember correctly they've got a little area with Thomas stuff! Not to take away from Friar btw. It's a shame they are closing.

[@Enterprisingengine93]

@@thecpmr6276no worries at all. I was so bummed when roadside America closed and auctioned away everything too.

[@thecpmr6276]

@@Enterprisingengine93 Goodness gracious it seems like more and more everyday I hear about stuff like this. I'm not an economist, but I know it's probably been rough on smaller niche volunteer driven stuff/attractions for the past few years. Make sure to get out and donate/volunteer. Historic railroads, attractions, and museums rely on us all!

[@billyjordan8588]

​@Enterprisingengine93 so sorry to hear and I had no idea 😢

[@dylanlyles9453]

@@Enterprisingengine93 Please block @FeligamiAdrizoeSworaBunnydoll, she had said something offensive to me about Thomas & Friends. She said I'm a problem for liking Thomas and called it possessed trains

[@thecpmr6276]

Something about mountains and their railroads talk to my soul as an American. Or maybe just as a human being, y'know? Life hasn't been the same since I visited cass. Keep up the good work!

[@gabrielmoreau96]

1:49 Who let them out indeed? This is such an amazing layout. I am very sad to hear this attraction will be closing down for good. A very nice gesture of the staff to let you film this as a way of saying goodbye. Even Thomas was there to help say farewell.

[@Steamenginesunited3456]

The Gramps tanker constantly reminds me of joint pain. Chiropractor recommendations are much appreciated

[@Enterprisingengine93]

Better get cracking on that

[@scoobyfan2000akaewanlundys2ndc]

Nice

[@DennisLora2001]

Fantastic music video Matt

[@JustinFrazier_360]

So amazing video!

[@abbeyroadfan94-J.P]

Very awesome video

[@Ryder-a-Blaze]

I see some people are getting ready for Halloween early

[@Arkay315]

Tommy and a camelback on the mountain.

[@Heavy_weapons07]

Song?

[@railfandepotproductions]

Why they closing down?

[@Enterprisingengine93]

I think opening and maintaining the place was too demanding for the owner and creator

[@splodgestudios2638]

This comment is 100% the first (JOKE)

[@Enterprisingengine93]

FALSE

[@billyjordan8588]

Well this shall be a good way to end things on a high note. 🥲👍