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Sundance Central Railroad Trains-Fine Scale Modeling is now in Odessa-FL

By Toni Weidman

Real Estate Agent with Sailwinds Realty

February 29, 2012 01:58 AM

Sundance Central Railroad Trains-Fine Scale Modeling is Now in Odessa-FL

All you model railroad lovers now have something really special to see every third Saturday of the month. The center will be open to the public starting March 17th from 10am till 4pm. Located at 2645 Success Dr, Odessa, FL. There is a fee: currently it is $7.00 for adults, an adult 5-pack is $20, and kids under 12 are free. Please check their website (under the photo below) before you go for the current fees. This community information is brought to you by Toni Weidman of Re/Max New Dimensions.

Video by Toni

A little history about the Sundance Central Railroad

This railroad is built in Fn3 scale which is 1:20.3 or about twice the size of a Lionel O scale train.
The layout is a modular design which allows us to dissemble it and ship it. It has been to many national Narrow Gauge
conventions from Portland Maine to Portland Oregon and has won many of the top modeling awards in the country.
The layout has been an on-going collaboration of 7 guys for almost a decade.
The set up of the Sundance Central takes about 15 hours and take down is about 5 hours.
The track is aluminum and was all hand laid and hand spiked.
Frank Palmer, Richard Schmitt, Dave Revelia, Keith Wolfe, Dale MacKeown and Jim Hopes
comprise this fine group of modelers, builders and dreamers.

To see more information about the trains go to their website at www.sundancecentral.org

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Sundance Central Railroad Trains-Fine Scale Modeling is now in Odessa-FL

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Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA

Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD

301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

I'm sure that is a treat for any train collectors aficionados

Feb 29, 2012 02:01 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Toni - I really like your video! Both my Granddad's worked the railroad so I'm a train buff. Good job my friend. Have a great Florida day!

Feb 29, 2012 02:01 AM

Jennifer Chiongbian

Specializing in all types of Manhattan apts & townhouses - Manhattan, NY

Real Estate Broker - NYC

How can you not love model trains! I'm sure these shows are packed on Saturdays with the kids with eyes as big as saucers. I love these kinds of minature displays. Brings back so many feelings of folly when you were a kid.

Feb 29, 2012 02:11 AM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Someone in my family would adore this. In fact, I might never see him again. I will share the video. Thanks, Toni!

Feb 29, 2012 02:25 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Fernando - We have built several over the years so Craig was all excited about going.

John - my son and I built an N guage set up one summer as his summer project. It was a lot of fun. Glad you liked it!

Jennifer - It was packed on the opening day which was a Friday so not many kids were there; but it was packed with the big kids :0)

Suzanne - We have similar family members :)

Feb 29, 2012 02:36 AM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Hi Toni,

Amazing the detail you can have when the scale is larger. I'll bet this will be a big draw for visitors. Nice job on the video!

Feb 29, 2012 04:03 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Hi John, thanks, I'm still new at video and I always hesitate to put them up.

Feb 29, 2012 04:37 AM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Toni: Sounds like a great opportunity for fathers/sons to do a little bonding...I know my husband would appreciate this event.

Feb 29, 2012 05:29 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Toni,

This really looks like a fun event. I am always fascinated by the artistry of works like that and especially how detaled and true to life these exhibits are. A

Feb 29, 2012 07:03 AM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Toni, great video and I am sure all the train collectors/kids will enjoy this immensely.

Feb 29, 2012 08:52 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Toni .....I have a client that has his whole basement set up with a train set ....nice post!

Feb 29, 2012 09:34 AM

Dianne Goode

Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC

Realtor/Broker

Hi Toni. My son had a model train table until he went off to college -- he'd have one today if there were room in his shoebox Manhattan apartment! Did you shoot the video? That is really clear and nice! It shows off the fine detail that those guys have created. That's world class!

Feb 29, 2012 10:51 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Toni, so many have hobbies that involve trains, this would be a great presentation! Even showing homes you find trains set up, it is pretty kewl!

Feb 29, 2012 11:01 AM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening Toni

Toni my friend, I sure like the way you made the to add to this here mighty fine blog post, to Feature the Sundance Central Trains-Fine Scale Modeling being there in Odessa. I sure would really enjoy being able to go see the Sundance Central Railroad.

Back when I was a kid, I use to get to ride in the Caboose with my Uncle which worked for a Railroad back home in Missouri. My Uncle lived next to the Track and a Train would stop outback of him house to pick up my Uncle and take him into the Train Yard. It sure was always fun to ride in the Caboose.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Feb 29, 2012 11:55 AM

Bob & Leilani Souza

Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA

Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Toni, this is a terrific localism post...and one that train-lovers will especially like! March 17th couldn't come soon enough for them, I think. :)

Leilani

Feb 29, 2012 03:01 PM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Toni, Several times we have shown homes where the train set-up takes up the whole basement. Train lovers are gonna enjoy this!

Feb 29, 2012 09:42 PM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Toni, its always amazed me the attention to detail that model railroaders perform. My father in-law would love this as he also had a model railroad in his basement.

Mar 01, 2012 08:11 AM