Gopher State Railway Museum wants to thank the following
Foundations, people and companies for their contributions.
Without you we could not build this family oriented park!
Casey Albert T O'Neil Foundation - (2007)
GSRM's longest supporting foundation. We thank the trustees of the O'Neil
foundation for they have been the life blood of GSRM.
Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative - (2005) Money rounded up from
electric bills gos into a fund that servers the community, MVEC has given money
to us several times, this year their funds will be used in the restoration of the
steam train float.
Past grant purchases
Jerry's Frame (Jordan, MN) - (2005) Jerry donated his inspection costs when
he inspected our 1 ton Ford truck & 35' gooseneck trailer.
Jerry's inspections also
found problems with the Ford truck which I'm sure have saved
us having an
accident.
Athwin Foundation
- (2004)
The Bean family formed the Athwin Foundation,
their family lived in New Prague where Francis Atherton Bean,
founder of
International Multifoods owned a mill that made flour under the
brand name
of Seal of Minnesota Flour. Thank you for your second donation!
New Prague Chamber - (2006)
Great people serving the businesses of
New Prague. The Chamber recently donated funds towards our 35'
trailer
which will be used to carry our steam train parade float. The
trailer will
also be used to haul rail as we reclaim rail to be used for our
railroad park.
In 2001 GSRM became a member of the Chamber.
See the Trailer!
Towns Edge Restaurant
- (2004)
Towns Edge customers have contributed
to a donation jar that Jerry has allowed us to have near his
cash register.
Jerry and his employees have always made us feel welcome!
New Prague Sportsmens Club - (2004) The sportsmens club has donated
to our opening campaign and their name will be on the perminent
plaque at
our museum.
Montgomery Lions Club
- (2004)
The Lions club has donated
to our Train Talk Time childrens safety program.
The Toro Company
- (2002)
The Toro Company donated Gas Trimmers
to GSRM to help keep our grounds stay neat and tidy. These tool
also come in handy
with major foliage clearing when we reclaim track.
See Trimmers in Action!
Roof Depot -
(2002)
The Roof Depot donated rolled roofing enough to
cover a wooden passenger car we will restore once our maintenance
building
is constructed.
See roofing applied!
The Land O Lakes Foundation - (2002) The Land O Lakes Foundation was
the first to step up to help with the funding of our switch installation.
Leonette M. & Fred T. Lanners Foundation - (2002) A gift was given to
GSRM for building our museum. Family and Christian values are
a focus of
the Leonette M. & Fred T. Lanners Foundation.
Rainbow Foods Inc.
- 12/01 Rainbow Foods donated 10 train sets to be used
for fund raisers. GSRM holds raffles to raise cash for restoration
projects and
building projects.
Train set Pictures
Pictures of Train
Winners
Email GSRM for Information info@gsrm.org