Our Last Train Ride

By John Smale

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NZ $705 pledged


12 people pledged


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NZ $20,000 minimum target


3 3% Complete

This campaign failed to reach its target by 09/05/2014 at 12:00 PM (NZST) and is now closed.

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Our Last Train Ride

Project 2013-11-22 03:17:45 +1300

Do you believe in time travel?

Ever wish that you could go back to the good old days?

My name is John Smale and this is my lovely Marie.  I am 85 years old, and before we go, our dream is to create a 1920's historic experience for all Kiwis to enjoy a journey back in time to a bush railway, old saw mill, cookhouse and more with staff in period costume. This legacy will last beyond our lifetimes, providing families, couples, corporates and enthusiasts with a place to connect, celebrate, camp and recharge by stepping back in time to the good old days. 

We love our community

I first set up the Toot n Whistle train ride at Kuirau Park in Rotorua back in 1960.  I also helped establish the Casablanca Theatre and have been an active member of Lions in Rotorua for many years.

 

We have a big new dream and team of experienced locals

Our new dream is a big one that will outlast my lifetime, and we have a team of experienced locals to keep things moving forward.  View more about our dream and team on our website at www.historicexperience.co.nz We welcome you to join with us.

 

We need your help please

We have the land already allocated. Right now, we need your help to raise $20,000 to fund ecological studies, site engineering drafting and applications for resource consents. Join us on this journey that will fulfill the dream of two old timers and create a fun and refreshing historic experience for future generations!

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Pledgers 12

Rachel Cooper
05/04/2014 at 12:51pm
Paul Ware
03/04/2014 at 8:36pm
Anonymous pledger
27/03/2014 at 5:56pm
Kat Jenkins
27/03/2014 at 1:56pm
Anonymous pledger
26/03/2014 at 9:06am
Si
25/03/2014 at 12:59am
Anonymous pledger
24/03/2014 at 10:54am
PrestigeFrameless Glass Ltd
23/03/2014 at 1:47pm
Kathleen Vowell Laugesen
22/03/2014 at 11:51pm
Anonymous pledger
21/03/2014 at 8:37pm
Anonymous pledger
21/03/2014 at 5:57pm
Rachael Payne
21/03/2014 at 6:29am

Followers 5

Our Last Train Ride

Project 2013-11-22 03:17:45 +1300

Do you believe in time travel?

Ever wish that you could go back to the good old days?

My name is John Smale and this is my lovely Marie.  I am 85 years old, and before we go, our dream is to create a 1920's historic experience for all Kiwis to enjoy a journey back in time to a bush railway, old saw mill, cookhouse and more with staff in period costume. This legacy will last beyond our lifetimes, providing families, couples, corporates and enthusiasts with a place to connect, celebrate, camp and recharge by stepping back in time to the good old days. 

We love our community

I first set up the Toot n Whistle train ride at Kuirau Park in Rotorua back in 1960.  I also helped establish the Casablanca Theatre and have been an active member of Lions in Rotorua for many years.

 

We have a big new dream and team of experienced locals

Our new dream is a big one that will outlast my lifetime, and we have a team of experienced locals to keep things moving forward.  View more about our dream and team on our website at www.historicexperience.co.nz We welcome you to join with us.

 

We need your help please

We have the land already allocated. Right now, we need your help to raise $20,000 to fund ecological studies, site engineering drafting and applications for resource consents. Join us on this journey that will fulfill the dream of two old timers and create a fun and refreshing historic experience for future generations!

Comments

Hey! Thanks for checking out this project.

We haven't made any updates yet, follow us if you want to be notified when we do.

Rachel Cooper
05/04/2014 at 12:51pm
Paul Ware
03/04/2014 at 8:36pm
Anonymous pledger
27/03/2014 at 5:56pm
Kat Jenkins
27/03/2014 at 1:56pm
Anonymous pledger
26/03/2014 at 9:06am
Si
25/03/2014 at 12:59am
Anonymous pledger
24/03/2014 at 10:54am
PrestigeFrameless Glass Ltd
23/03/2014 at 1:47pm
Kathleen Vowell Laugesen
22/03/2014 at 11:51pm
Anonymous pledger
21/03/2014 at 8:37pm
Anonymous pledger
21/03/2014 at 5:57pm
Rachael Payne
21/03/2014 at 6:29am
This campaign was unsuccessful and finished on 05/04/2014 at 12:51 PM.