Thinking About the 2019-2020 Highlandtown Train Garden

On Sunday, March 24, 2019 several members of the Train Garden committee met to discuss some ideas for the upcoming HighlandtownTrain Garden. In attendance were Terry Maillar, Carol Hartke, Doug and Joan Campbell,  George Lambillotte, and Joe Manfre. Some of the ideas that were discussed were longer plexiglass, bumper cars around the Patterson Park, an Industrial Highlandtown display on the back table, and the calendar days that the Train Garden would be open. If interested in these or any other ideas feel free to contact Terry Maillar at etmaillar@comcast.net or Joe Manfre at joesocst@aol.com.

Wrapping Up The 2018-2019 Train Garden

On Saturday, February 23, 2019 most members of the Train Garden Committee and the volunteers had a delicious meal at Vinny's Cafe. All had a good time and afterwards began to discuss plans for the 2019-2020 Highlandtown Train Garden. It was announced there that the first meeting of the 2019 Train Garden Committee would probably be on Saturday, March 23 or Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Some Updates For The Highlandtown Train Garden

Some Updates for the 2018-2019 Highlandtown Train Garden
Attendance - 4510 visitors + 1070 students = 5580 total visitors
Volunteers 10 who have donated 1610 hours for the Train Garden
Sponsors - 54

Winner of the Goetze's Basket

John Newman won the Goetze's Basket at the Highlandtown Train Garden. His ticket was drawn on January 1, 2019. He is coming to the Train Garden this Saturday to pick up the basket. A picture will be taken then. Congratulations!

Winner of the Spice Rack

Kory Mitchell won the McCormick Spice Rack at the Highlandtown Train Garden. His ticket was chosen form the container on January 1, 2019. Pictured is Kory receiving the Spice Rack. Congratulations!

Winner Of The Two Train Sets

Tracy Boyd won the two Train Sets at the Highlandtown Train Garden. Her ticket was chosen on January 1, 2019  from the container. Pictured is Tracy receiving the Train Sets.
Congratulations!

Today Is The Last Day

Today is the last day to visit the Train Garden. We will remain open to 5 pm. The raffle drawing will occur at around 4 pm. 

Only 4 Days Left

There are only 4 days left this season to see the Highlandtown Train Garden. We are open from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, December 29, December 30, December 31 and January 1, 2019.

Hope to see you there!

For Your Information

For Your Information

 

A total of 1,070 students from the neighboring schools - #47, #215, #237, Patterson Park Public Charter School, Archbishop Borders, St. Casimir, and John Ruhrah - visited the Train Garden this year. All the students and the 285 adults who accompanied them were excited at seeing the various displays in the Train Garden.

The Train Garden Has Been Busy and Find Out About Engine 41's Santa Ride

As of Sunday, December 9 1,883 persons have visited the Train Garden. It has been opened only for 6 days - November 24 and 25, December 1 and 2, and December 8 and 9. Beginning on December 15 the Train Garden will be open every day from 11 am to 5 pm except For Christmas until January 1. Hope to see you there!

Also, Engine 41's Santa Ride will take place on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 7 pm. Santa will be making his way down the following streets: Bank Street, Eastern Avenue, Fleet Street, Foster Avenue., Fait Avenue, Hudson Street, Dillon Street, O'Donnell Street, and Boston Street. The Ride will boundary Bank Street to the north, Haven Street to the East, Linwood Avenue to the west, and Boston Street to the South.

Finally

On Sunday, November 18, 2018 members of the Train Garden committee began testing the trains, the lights, the transformers, etc. Everything seems to be in working order and ready for Opening Day on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

VisitBaltimore.com Visits The Train Garden

On Saturday, November 17, 2018 a crew spearheaded by Kenny Klompus came to the Train Garden to shoot a short video. There were personnel from TBC Productions and Visit Baltimore. The Train Garden was one of the four finalists to be chosen this year. The other three were the Washington Monument lighting, 34th Street, and the German Market at the Inner Harbor. The video will be available shortly.The pictures below taken by Joe Manfre show the event.

Almost Ready For Opening Day

On Sunday, November 11, 2018 several members of the Highlandtown Train Garden committee were putting the finishing touches on the various displays. They were Terry Maillar, Scott Eggleston, Carol Hartke, Jessica Markiewicz, and Doug and Joan Campbell. Joe Manfre took the pictures. The pictures below show the back table display created by Carol Hartke.

Almost Finishing The Highlandtown Display

On Tuesday, November 6, 2018 several members of the Train Garden committee worked on the Highlandtown display. Also, pictured below is the new display, not yet finished, created by Carol Hartke. The members were Terry Maillar, Jessica Markiewicz, Doug and Joan Campbell, and Joe Manfre, who took the pictures.

Di Pasquale's Marketplace building by Jessica

Goetze's Candy building by Doug and Joan

New display by Carol

The Di Pasquale's Marketplace Building Is Completed

On November 4, 2018 several members of the Train Garden Committee continued to create items at the Train Garden. They were Terry Maillar, Scott Eggleston, Carol Hartke, Doug and Joan Campbell and Jessica Markiewicz. Joe Manfre took the picture. Below is a picture of Jessica putting the finishing touches on the Di Pasquale's Marketplace building.

The Highlandtown Train Garden Logo For The 10th Year

Creating A Display With A G Scale Size Train

On Sunday, October 28, 2018 Carol Hartke and Joe Manfre began building a display on the back table at the Train Garden. This display will show a G Scale size train and related items. It is now under construction. Joe Manfre took the picture.

Modifying The Natonal Boh Building In The Highlandtown Display

On Sunday, October 22 Terry Maillar and Jessica Markiewicz continued to modify the National Boh building.  Joe Manfre took the picture.

Time To Write the Letters For Sponsorship

On Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Train Garden committee members met at Carol Hartke's home to begin the activities for the Train Garden sponsorship letters. Helping were Nancy Supik, Terry Maillar, Carol Hartke, Joan Campbell, and Doug Campbell. Joe Manfre also helped and he took the pictures. Carol's border terriers - Tipple (the bigger one) and Emmy - also volunteered but we finished early enough so we did not need their help!

The Work Continues

On Sunday, October 14, 2018 several members of the Train Garden committee worked on the Train Garden display. Below is Jessica Markiewicz, Joan Campbell, Doug Campbell, Terry Maillar and Scott Eggleston. Joe Manfre took the pictures.