Lenny,
As another 79 year old, who lives 800 miles away, let me welcome you to our railroad museum. I know KC is a long away from Sheepscot, and a lot further than Virginia, but if you can find your way up to the WW&F you will be welcomed and find many interesting things to explore and help out with if you are interested.
Remember, you are not to old to help out and we all aspire to live up to Fred's example.
Bill