About Us

DONALD COOPER RR

The re-modeling of the Donald Cooper Railroad is underway. The railroad is open through-out the reconstruction so our visitors may watch the progress. When completed the railroad will be 13 X 22 and operate up to ten trains in a completely computerized environment. Currently the railroad is operating four tracks, two on the subway level and the first of our two-track main lines. The subway consists of two tracks that wind their way in and out of the tunnels. The focal point of the subway is its local and express stations. The stations have been meticulously detailed and express the hustle and bustle of their real-life counterparts. Through-out the tunnels you get the feeling that you are peering into a dark and grimy underground world.

Track-laying has just been completed on a portion of our first two-track main line. When it is completed this line will travel over the full length of the layout. For now it covers 2/3 of the area and allows the running of lengthy freight and passenger trains. The focal point of this level is the intricate switching at the main junction. Trains will have the ability to take several diverging routes as they traverse through the intricate double-slip switches.

New to our railroad this year is a collection of new and vintage O gauge Lionel Trains. This collection came to us through a generous gift from Kinchelys in Ramsey. Part of the new collection is on display in the layout room.

We urge you to come back often so you can watch the progress of our layout. Better yet, why not join us? We work on the railroad every Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00. No experience is necessary. Please call 201-512-0099 and leave your name and contact information for Bob Adler or via email through the "contact us" section on this website.