Heritage Association of Frisco, Inc.

If successful with our fundraising activities, the Caboose will be relocated to the restoration site in Heritage Park at the expense of around $5,000 dollars, funded in full by the Heritage Association. To date, 100 feet of section rail on a reinforced concrete pad house the locomotive and future home of the caboose.

Once relocated, a small shop will be constructed in one of the museum buildings, preferably the Depot, once completed, for the restoration effort. A temporary building may also be used if no other suitable facility is available at the time of restoration.

Early estimates are for basic materials and workmanship (most all activities are Volunteer based) come in at a cost of around $25,000 with nearly all our funding coming from Grants, generous benefactors, matching contributions and funds from the Heritage Association. No person, other than those performing a specific craftsmanship function will be paid during this project.

Once enough funds are secured (January – March 2006) the Caboose will be moved to Heritage Park and work will begin on the exterior restoration. Time lines are as follows based upon current funding and resources:

1. Additional 40 ft of Section rail added to the site in preparation for the caboose – January 2005. Heritage Funded & Completed!
2. Caboose relocation to site of restoration and final preservation – February-March 2006. Heritage or Donation Funded.
3. Purchase and securing of supplies and materials needed for restoration process – March-April 2006. Grant, Donation & Grant funded.
4. Shop build out – May. Heritage Funded.
5. Develop Project plan and resource requirements – February 2006.
6. Restoration work begins – March 2006, Grant, Donation & HAF funded. 7. Exterior Restoration complete – December 2006

If you would like additional information or would like to make a donation to the “Railroad Restoration Fund” to help with the preservation efforts, please contact the Frisco Heritage Association at: HAF, PO Box 263, Frisco TX 75034.

The Heritage Association hopes to welcome new sponsors for 2006 with their generous donations to our project list. Our list of sponsors for 2006 is already building!

• First National Bank