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The Maywood Station Story Documentary DVD

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY AND AN AWARD-WINNING DVD TODAY!

The Maywood Station Historical Committee is pleased offer a Documentary DVD entitled The Maywood Station Story. The professionally produced documentary features narration by Carl Quintanilla, news anchor of CNBC's Squawk Box and NBC's Weekend Today Show. The 35-minute documentary tells the unique story of a group of volunteers who restored a neglected piece of history and transformed it into a highly acclaimed National Landmark and Museum. The DVD includes many vintage views of Maywood, Maywood Station and the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad plus additional restoration projects at Maywood Station including Caboose 24524 and New York, Susquehanna & Western Locomotive #206. Please CLICK HERE to watch a preview of the DVD.

The Maywood  Station Story has earned the Maywood Station Historical Committee a 2009 Historic Preservation Commendation Award from the County of Bergen, New Jersey Historic Preservation Advisory Board. The Documentary DVD has been cited as an excellent example of a Historic Preservation effort in the category of  Preservation Education.

The DVD's are available for $18.00 each at Maywood Hardware, 39 West Pleasant Avenue, Maywood, NJ; Nikki's Card & Gift Shoppe, 50 West Pleasant Avenue, Maywood, NJ; Hair Construction, 223 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, NJ; Giuseppe's Gourmet Deli, 245 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, NJ; Loose Caboose Hobby Shop, 298 Palisades Avenue, Bogota, NJ; and The Big Little Railroad Shop, 63 West Main Street, Somerville, NJ. The DVD's are also available at Maywood Station on Museum Open House dates or by mail order. Please CLICK HERE for a printable mail order form with instructions. All proceeds go to further preservation and maintenance of the historic Maywood Station Museum.  

 

H.O. and N-Scale Maywood Station™ Models

Maywood Station™ is the prototype for these museum-quality models produced by Atlas Model Railroad Company. This model is a full scale replica of the actual Maywood Station™ built in 1872 by the New Jersey Midland Railroad (predecessor to the present-day New York Susquehanna & Western Railway) in Maywood, New Jersey. Stations built to a similar Victorian-era designs could be found in small towns and suburbs of larger cities on railroads across the United States. H.O. (1/87th) scale models and N (1/160th) scale models are offered.

H.O. and N-scale Maywood Station™ models are available now in built-up versions in the original 1872 paint scheme (and currently restored paint scheme) of beige with brown trim; the 1900-1940 era Erie Railroad influenced paint scheme of pale green with dark green trim; and the 1940-1970's era NYS&W paint scheme of gray with maroon trim. A kit version is also available in the original 1872 paint scheme (and currently restored paint scheme). Please CLICK HERE for a full review of the Maywood Station™ model, which appeared in the September 2006 issue of Model Railroad News.

* H.O. SCALE MODELS are available for $38.00 each in built-up versions or $22.00 each in the kit version.

* N-SCALE MODELS are available for $28.00 each in built-up versions or $18.00 each in the kit version.

All versions of the models are available for purchase at Maywood Station on Museum Open House dates and seven-days a week at Maywood Hardware, 39 West Pleasant Avenue, Maywood NJ. All versions of the models are also available by mail order. Please CLICK HERE for a printable mail order form with instructions. All proceeds go to further preservation and maintenance of the historic Maywood Station Museum. 

H.O. Scale Features Include:
• Full scale replica of the 1872-built Maywood Station™ with board and batten construction
• Kit and Built-Up versions are molded in colors which are historically accurate for Maywood Station™.
• Separate window glazing
• Separate platform base with brick pattern
• Many small detail parts including roof finials, benches and non-operating lights under roof overhang
• Other optional parts include: separate “hairpin” style track fence and separate freight platform railing (used to represent the current appearance of the station)
• Decals for various station names including Maywood, Riverside, Midland Park, Oakland and New Foundland
• Approximate finished size (including base): 9.25” x 4.25” x 3”

N-Scale Features Include:
• Full scale replica of 1872-built Maywood Station™ with board and batten construction
• Kit and Built-Up versions are molded in colors which are historically accurate for Maywood Station™
• Separate window glazing
• Separate platform base with brick pattern
• Many small detail parts including roof finials, benches and non-operating lights under roof overhang
• Other optional parts include: separate “hairpin” style track fence and separate freight platform railing (used to represent the current appearance of the station)
• Decals for various station names including Maywood, Riverside, Midland Park, Oakland and New Foundland
• Approximate finished size (including base): 5" x 2.25"

 Original 1872 and Currently Restored Maywood Station Paint Scheme

 

NYS&W 1900-1940 Era Erie Railroad Influenced Paint Scheme

 

NYS&W 1940-1970's Era Paint Scheme

 

Engraved Bricks

The Maywood Station Historical Committee continues to accept orders for engraved bricks to help support the Maywood Station Museum. Engraved Bricks are a unique way of remembering a loved one, commemorating an event or moment in time, as well as an inexpensive way to advertise for all to see. Engraved bricks are available in two sizes - 4" X 8" and 8" X 8". The 4" X 8" engraved bricks will be incorporated in the existing brick platform surrounding the perimeter of Maywood Station while the 8" X 8" engraved bricks will be incorporated into the existing brick walkway leading to the station. 4" X 8" engraved bricks are available for $75.00 each with up to 3 lines and up to 13 characters per line. 8" X 8" engraved bricks are available for $250.00 each with up to 6 lines and up to 13 characters per line. Engraved Brick order forms are available at Maywood Station on Museum Open House dates or CLICK HERE for a printable mail order form with instructions. Bricks ordered between January 1, 2009 and June 30, 2009 will be placed at the station in early fall 2009. Bricks ordered between July 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009 will be placed at the station in early spring 2010. All engraved brick orders are tax-deductible and will receive a confirmation letter. All proceeds go to further preservation of the Maywood Station Museum.  

                  

 

Maywood Station Ornaments

Each year since 2002, the Maywood Station Historical Committee has released a dated holiday ornament. For the 7th in the series, limited-edition, 2008 Maywood Station Holiday Ornament, the Maywood Station Historical Committee commissioned 15 year-old local artist, Kristen Kaminski, who individually handcrafted each ornament. Each dated 3-inch glass ornament featured a colorful, uniquely embossed design, with an image of Maywood Station and a ribbon for hanging on your tree or for display. No two ornaments are alike! In addition, each ornament was signed by the artist. On February 12, 2009, the 2008 release was sold out.

Previous releases in the series dated between 2002 and 2007 were designed by graphic artist and Maywood Station Historical Committee member, Veronica Bruno. Each metal ornament measures approximately 3-inches in diameter with laser-etched images. The 2007 ornament features a gold-polished snowflake celebrating the 135th Anniversary of Maywood Station, 1872-2007, including an image of Maywood Station and the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway logo. The 2006 ornament features a silver-polished snowflake celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway including the NYS&W logo and an image of Maywood Station. The 2005 ornament features a gold-polished snowflake with an image of Maywood Station Caboose 24542. The 2004 ornament features a silver-polished snowflake with and image of Maywood Station on the front and the September 25, 2004 Grand Opening date of the Maywood Station Museum on the back. The 2003 ornament features a gold-polished star with an image of Maywood Station and the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway logo. The 2002 ornament features a gold-polished snowflake with an image of Maywood Station. Limited quantities of the  2002 through 2007 ornaments are available for $6.00 each at Maywood Station on Museum Open House dates or by mail order. Please CLICK HERE for a printable mail order form with instructions. All proceeds go to further preservation and maintenance of the historic Maywood Station Museum.

During the holiday season each year, ornaments can also be purchased at Maywood Hardware, 39 West Pleasant Avenue, Maywood, NJ; Nikki's Card & Gift Shoppe, 50 West Pleasant Avenue, Maywood NJ; and The Our Town Newspaper offices at 25 West Pleasant Avenue, Maywood, NJ.

   

2008 SOLD OUT!                   2007                                        2006

     

       2005                                  2004 (Front)                         2004 (Back)    

 

  2003                                 2002

 

New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway B40-8 Lithograph Prints

In 1991, the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway commissioned artist Edward James Kranefeld to commemorate the NYS&W's participation with other railroads in their newly inaugurated coast-to-coast double-stack container train service. The limited-edition painting features a rendition of New York City's World Trade Center and Seattle's famous Space Needle with a double-stack container train led by two of the NYS&W's latest General Electric B40-8 locomotives. Each lithograph print measures 13-1/2" X 18"  and is signed, numbered and dated by the artist. A total of only 250 lithograph prints were originally signed and numbered by the artist. The colorful lithograph prints are available for $35.00 each at Maywood Station on Museum Open House dates or by mail order. Please CLICK HERE for a printable mail order form with instructions. All proceeds go to further preservation and maintenance of the historic Maywood Station Museum.  

 

New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway M-1 Budd Car Lithographs

The Maywood Station Museum also has available 15" X 21" lithographs of the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway M-1 Budd Car. This actual car has been restored and is operated by our parent organization, the New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society. The painting was made in 1990 by artist Robert Skiba and depicts the M-1 on the Paterson City Branch shortly after being delivered to the NYS&W in 1950. The beautiful lithograph prints are available for $20.00 each at Maywood Station on Museum Open House dates or by mail order. Please CLICK HERE for a printable mail order form with instructions. All proceeds go to further preservation and maintenance of the historic Maywood Station Museum.

 

Maywood Station Booklets

The Maywood Station Historical Committee has recently published the revised 6th printing of Maywood Station - A Landmark Brought Back to Life. The newly expanded 32-page, 5-1/2" X 8"-1/2" booklet features 71 photos of the Maywood Station restoration and museum including several vintage views. The booklet is available for $3.00 each at Maywood Station on Museum Open House dates or by mail order. Please CLICK HERE for a printable mail order form with instructions. All proceeds go to further preservation and maintenance of the historic Maywood Station Museum.

 

 

In addition to the above items, the Maywood Station Museum also has available in our Company Store on Museum Open House dates - Maywood Station Museum T-shirts, Maywood Station Museum Polo Shirts, Maywood Station Museum Caps, Maywood Station Museum Jackets, NYS&W Railway Caps, NYS&W Railway Miniature Clocks, NYS&W Railway Calendars, NYS&W Railway Postcards, NYS&WT&HS Calendars, Engineer Hats, Children's Train Whistles, Children's Pull Toy Trains and Atlas Model Railroad Company Train Sets. Proceeds from the sales of all merchandise help support the preservation and maintenance of the historic Maywood Station Museum. Please CLICK HERE for a schedule of upcoming Maywood Station Museum Open House dates.

The members of the Maywood Station Historical Committee thank you for your support.

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