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Paradise and Pacific Railroad

Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 273800878 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE A52 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · www.pandprrclub.org
revenue
$78K
expenses
$17K
net assets
$201K
employees
mission · from form 990

Educate the public regarding the history and importance of railroading in America through the building, operation, and public exhibition of a dynamic, elaborate, live operating O Gauge model railroad layout.

profile · synthesized from sources

Model railroad club that operates and maintains a large-scale model train layout for public viewing and member operation. The organization focuses on building, maintaining, and demonstrating a detailed model railroad system with realistic scenery and operational features. Located in Arizona, it hosts events like Rail Fair and welcomes guests and associate members to experience the layout.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Dedication Day
Ceremonial event marking the completion or reopening of significant layout components such as the new lift bridge
Model Railroad Building and Operation
Ongoing construction, maintenance, and operation of a large-scale model railroad layout featuring lift bridges, tunnels, and detailed scenic elements
Rail Fair
Annual public event showcasing the model train layout with operating trains, guest participation, and educational interaction with club members
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Model Railroad Layout Development and Operation 8 activities
    • Constructing and Maintaining Model Railroad Layouts
      Engages in the construction, installation, and maintenance of model railroad layouts, including tasks such as installing bench work, sub-roadbed, track, and lift bridges. This also involves creating scenic elements like the Grand Canyon panel and performing cleanup of demolition debris from previous layouts.
    • Constructing and Maintaining Model Railroad Layouts
      Engages in the construction, installation, and maintenance of model railroad layouts, including bench work, sub-roadbed, track, and lift bridges. This involves activities such as demolishing old layouts, laying new track, installing and assembling lift bridges, and creating scenic elements like the Grand Canyon panel.
    • Constructing and Maintaining Model Railroad Layouts
      Engages in the construction, installation, and maintenance of model railroad layouts, including bench work, sub-roadbed, track, and lift bridges. This involves activities such as demolishing old layouts, laying new track, and creating scenic elements like the Grand Canyon panel.
    • Constructing and Maintaining Model Railroad Layouts
      Engages in the construction, installation, and maintenance of model railroad layouts, including tasks such as installing bench work, sub-roadbed, track, and lift bridges, and creating scenic elements like the Grand Canyon panel. This also involves demolition of older layouts and cleanup of debris.
    • Construction and Maintenance of Model Railroad Layout
      Engages in the construction, installation, and maintenance of its model railroad layout, including tasks such as installing bench work, sub-roadbed, track, and lift bridges, and creating scenic elements like the Grand Canyon panel. This also involves demolition of older layouts and cleanup of debris.
    • Construction and Maintenance of Model Railroad Layout
      Engages in the construction, installation, and maintenance of its model railroad layout, including bench work, sub-roadbed, track, and lift bridges. This involves activities such as demolishing old layouts, laying new track, and creating scenic elements like the Grand Canyon panel.
    • Construction and maintenance of model railroad layout
      Designs, builds, and maintains a model railroad layout including track installation, sub-roadbed construction, and structural elements such as a lift bridge. Activities include demolition of old layouts, laying track, assembling and installing the lift bridge, and completing final sections of upper track.
    • Creation of scenic layout elements
      Designs and constructs scenic features for the model railroad, including a Grand Canyon panel mounted at track height with a stream running alongside to enhance visual realism and thematic immersion.
  • Model Railroad Public Exhibition Events 6 activities
    • Hosting Public Events
      Hosts public events such as an "Opening Day Rail Fair" and dedication day events for new model railroad layouts.
    • Hosting Public Events
      Hosts public events such as an "Opening Day Rail Fair" and dedication day events for its new model railroad layout.
    • Hosting Public Events
      Hosts public events such as an "Opening Day Rail Fair" and dedication day events for new model railroad layouts.
    • Hosting Public Events
      Hosts public events such as opening day rail fairs and dedication days for new model railroad layouts.
    • Hosting Public Events
      Hosts public events related to the model railroad, such as opening day rail fairs and dedication day events for new layouts.
    • Hosting special events and dedications
      Hosts public events including an "Opening Day Rail Fair" on October 9th and 10th, 2010, and a dedication day for the new layout. These events featured signage such as "Watch Us Grow" and marked major milestones in the layout’s development.
  • Public Model Railroad Operations 6 activities
    • Operating a Public Model Railroad
      Operates a public model railroad with a club layout, including a lift bridge and at least three trains running on an outer loop, as part of an agreement with the City of Scottsdale. Members operate train runs during four-hour weekend shifts, scheduled approximately once every 2 to 3 months. The model railroad building has varying hours throughout the year, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during cooler months and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during warmer months.
    • Operating a Public Model Railroad
      Operates a public model railroad with a club layout, including a lift bridge and at least three trains running on an outer loop, as part of an agreement with the City of Scottsdale. Members operate train runs during four-hour weekend shifts, scheduled approximately once every 2 to 3 months. The model railroad building has varying hours throughout the year, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during cooler months and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during warmer months.
    • Operating a Public Model Railroad
      Operates a public model railroad with a club layout, including a lift bridge and at least three trains running on an outer loop, as part of an agreement with the City of Scottsdale. The model railroad building has varying hours throughout the year, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during cooler months and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during warmer months.
    • Operating a Public Model Railroad
      Operates a public model railroad with a club layout, including a lift bridge and at least three trains running on an outer loop, as part of an agreement with the City of Scottsdale. The model railroad building has varying hours throughout the year, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during cooler months and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during warmer months.
    • Operating a Public Model Railroad
      Operates a public model railroad with a club layout, including a lift bridge and at least three trains running on an outer loop, as part of an agreement with the City of Scottsdale. The model railroad building is open to the public with varying hours throughout the year.
    • Operation of public model train events
      Operates public train running events on a club layout under an agreement with the City of Scottsdale. The facility is open to the public with seasonal hours, running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in cooler months and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in warmer months. Member pairs operate trains during four-hour weekend shifts on a rotating schedule approximately once every 2–3 months.
  • Organized Community Litter Cleanups 1 activity
    • Facility and site cleanup
      Conducts cleanup of demolition debris and site maintenance with participation from multiple members, completed efficiently within one hour.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$72K93%
Program service revenue
Investment income$2K3%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$202K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$201K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 1
  • Bill Lazenby — Director
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Bob Field Partner — Worked on the upper track and accessed the layout through a potential access hole
  • City of Scottsdale Government — Provides club space in exchange for member-run public train operations.
  • Eagle Wings Partner — Collaborated with Eagle Wings on overhead installation for the railroad layout.
  • GCMR Partner — Had a display at the Rail Fair.
  • Jim Bergero Partner — Created a Grand Canyon panel for the layout
  • Wesley Schriver Partner — Fastened roadbed foam and assisted in holding the layout during construction