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Latest NewsReview of 2007The year of 2007 saw a lot of activity within the museum. It was a record year for visitors as we enticed 6200 people to visit our location. We held our first fundraiser to help further our mission; in the spring. We held a silent auction that was very successful, not only did this bring more funds into the museum, but also new faces. All enjoy supporting local non profits. Over the year we have hosted presentations around the community about the history of the railroads in Whatcom County, or even about the museum itself. We welcomed the Toy Train Operating Society on a visit through the area. Dale our resident historian went to the Adult Day Rehab Center at St Joseph Hospital in Bellingham to talk about the BB&BC in Whatcom County. Fred did a talk to the Washington State Association of Activity Professionals about the importance of the Railroad in our society’s culture over the past 150 years. We've received a number of donations including a collection of Lanterns, vintage O-scale equipment as well as smaller donations such as 3000 postcards. We've purchased a Canadian National Track Speeder and intend for it to be displayed at Train shows as well as in local Parades. This vintage piece of equipment was first displayed at the Lynden’s Lyons Club train Show. Also in our play area we added a small new Thomas the Tank Engine Ride. |