[Moderator's Notes]
I did a bit of cleanup. I combined the tree clearing and general mountain extension threads into one mega-thread. I'm hoping that this will help preserve the history of the entire endeavor (first publicly discussed back in 2009!) and also cut down on the re-hashing of the same questions, etc.
I also split off a discussion about expansion plans, if any, beyond our current scope (a railroad stretching from Cross Road to the south to Route 218 to the north, without crossing either thoroughfare.) Because any expansion beyond these parameters are purely speculative, this discussion is taking place in the "Museum Members Only" section.
If you are a museum member and do not have access to the "Museum Members Only" discussions, please email me (forumadmin@wwfry.org) or send me a private message. If you are not a member, please join us! Membership is only $30/yr and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are personally part of our effort to rebuild Maine history.