Garden Railway at the Flower Show - worth the trip! - Updated with pictures, admission and parking information
Yesterday I went to help Rich Young with his garden railway and plant display at the Portland Flower Show. Its definitely worth is visit.
The layout is a single track, dog bone pattern about the size of the Mall layout. Paul Corbett provided buildings and vehicles. The train runs around a full-size patio with furniture, a grill, and an working hot tub. The layout is built at the ground level like the "Thomas" area at the Mall, so the kids love it.
Paul and Rachael Corbett were taking pictures, and Richard introduced me to Dennis Smith, Ivan's son, who also has an exhibit at the Flower Show.
The Flower Show is at the Portland Company at 58 Fore Street in Portland. It is open today and Saturday from 10-7 and from 10-5 on Sunday. Details can be found at www.portlandcompany.com/flower, at "Portland-Flower-Show" on Facebook, or by calling 207-775-4403.
Daily admission is $15 per person
Parking at the Portland Company is $25 per day. You can park at
garages along Commercial Street and take the free shuttle bus to and from the Flower Show. Garages and businesses with stops have signs on The Commercial St.
Video Links
Amtrak DownEaster in South Village
Amtrak DownEaster northbound over the bridge
Time Lapse video of Flower Show setup. The high camera shots show the garden railway. You can see it below the "4E" sign.
Press Herald Time Lapse video
The layout is a single track, dog bone pattern about the size of the Mall layout. Paul Corbett provided buildings and vehicles. The train runs around a full-size patio with furniture, a grill, and an working hot tub. The layout is built at the ground level like the "Thomas" area at the Mall, so the kids love it.
Paul and Rachael Corbett were taking pictures, and Richard introduced me to Dennis Smith, Ivan's son, who also has an exhibit at the Flower Show.
The Flower Show is at the Portland Company at 58 Fore Street in Portland. It is open today and Saturday from 10-7 and from 10-5 on Sunday. Details can be found at www.portlandcompany.com/flower, at "Portland-Flower-Show" on Facebook, or by calling 207-775-4403.
Daily admission is $15 per person
Parking at the Portland Company is $25 per day. You can park at
garages along Commercial Street and take the free shuttle bus to and from the Flower Show. Garages and businesses with stops have signs on The Commercial St.
Video Links
Amtrak DownEaster in South Village
Amtrak DownEaster northbound over the bridge
Time Lapse video of Flower Show setup. The high camera shots show the garden railway. You can see it below the "4E" sign.
Press Herald Time Lapse video
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