STATE COLLEGE - Construction to one of Penn State's residence halls is bringing lots of problems for the university's model railroad club which has over 50 years of Penn State history represented in its projects.
Now it has to find a new home, and that means leaving some special pieces behind.
"Some of the things here were made before my parents were born," said club president, Michael Dempsey.
They can only pack up the trains and buildings the club said Thursday. The artwork done for the scenery has to be thrown in the trash. It's been sitting in the basement of Pinchot Hall for 15 years, but they can't salvage the art pieces through the move.
The club members say that even though the move means starting over, they're looking on the bright side. The model trains attract hundreds of visitors every year. They say changing locations is an opportunity to attract even more.
Micheal Greene, who was president of the club in 1972, said he's proud of the work the students put into the project every year.
"It's impressive after 15 years and I'm sure once we move it will be impressive once again," he said.
"I just hope we find a space," said Dempsey. "I put a lot of effort into this."
The university has given the club until April 2018 to move out of its current space.
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