That's a long saga in and of itself Matt.
Basically, MNGRR was getting it's rent of the old Portland Co. property free from Phineas Sprague, one of it's founders. Unfortunately, it was decided by Phin that the museum should begin "paying it's own way" and he made it clear that the museum would need to begin paying rent on thier property at a time which (if I'm not mistaken,) has recently come to pass.
I belive MNGRR's saving grace is it's ability to host such events as THOMAS and the MGM-licenced "POLAR EXPRESS" trains. FWIU, between the two, and other events, they're pulling in enough now to meet expenses, though by just how much I can't say.
At least, that's how I hears it.
Besides the rent, there's also thier fuel and insurance bill, as well as heating and lighting etc.
Unlike WW&F they don't own thier own property.
Also, they've picked up a few bucks from leasing out MRR #3 to Sandy River up in Philips, but for how much, or what portion ov cash-vs-needed mechanical work I again cant say.
Hope that helps.
(Anyone else that DOES know better PLEASE feel free to chime in/correct me. Thanks.
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