Double Your Impact: $50,000 Matching Fund Gift
By: Jamie Johnson
We’re thrilled to announce some truly exciting news here at the Historic RailPark & Train Museum! Thanks to an anonymous donor, we have a $50,000 matching gift opportunity to help restore one of our most cherished railcars: the Duncan Hines Diner. This generous match means that every dollar you donate will be doubled, making your support go twice as far in helping us preserve a piece of American rail history.
The Duncan Hines Diner railcar has long been a visitor favorite, evoking nostalgia for the golden age of rail travel and showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of a bygone era. However, time has taken its toll on this beloved piece, and we need your help to bring it back to its full glory. With this matching gift, we’re closer than ever to making that happen, but we still have a ways to go.
How You Can Help
Our goal is to raise an additional $50,000 to unlock the full $50,000 match. Thanks to early supporters, we’re off to a great start, with $10,000 already raised. Now, we need the support of our wider community to reach the finish line!
If you haven’t had the opportunity to donate this year, there’s no better time to make a gift and see your contribution doubled. And for those of you who have already supported our restoration efforts, we invite you to consider a second gift to help us meet this incredible goal. Every dollar brings us closer to reaching our total restoration target of $175,000.
Why This Matters
The Duncan Hines Diner isn’t just a railcar; it’s a living piece of history, and its restoration will allow future generations to experience the magic of classic rail travel. Your support doesn’t just preserve an artifact; it keeps history alive, educates our community, and inspires curiosity and wonder for years to come.
Donate Today
Ready to make an impact? Visit our campaign donation page to make your contribution. Once we reach $125,000, we’ll unlock the $50,000 match, allowing us to fully fund this vital restoration project.
Join Us on this Journey!
Thank you to everyone who has helped us get this far. It’s because of you, our dedicated supporters, that we’re able to continue our mission to preserve, protect, and celebrate rail history. Together, we can restore the Duncan Hines Diner and keep its legacy rolling down the tracks.
Stay tuned as we share progress updates, stories, and photos from this exciting journey. And, of course, we look forward to celebrating the success of this campaign with you all!
