Help finish the Rotary Chief Train

We are currently in the process of fully restoring the 1955 Rotary Chief miniature train which was Fresno’s Roeding parks original Playland train and was somehow lost decades ago. This train is actually quite rare as only 1 or 2 others like it still exist. It was built by the same company ( Arrow Development) that built most of the rides that were in place on the opening day of Disneyland in 1955. This train is being converted to hidden rubber tires so it can be driven on any hard surface instead of tracks making it much more portable so many people can see and enjoy it rather than just a few. It will be used for parade duty and around Christmas time will be used to deliver candy and cheer to children. We are restoring it to look exactly as it did new in 1955 but with a few hidden mechanical changes. It will now have a train bell , multiple whistles and horns and will emit imitation smoke. There will also be a powerful sound system that will play train sounds and train songs and the train will have a pretty nice light show for night parades. I am home and off work since early last year as my business has been completely shut down by covid 19 as non essential but we are doing fine living off our savings. The additional expense of restoring the train however has been considerable and most items have to be made completely from scratch as there are no replacements available making everything more costly.  although we originally hoped to have the train completely finished sometime this summer,  the cost is beginning to take its toll on progress. If you would like to be a part of returning this little train to its former glory and can give a little, your donation would be greatly appreciated and will go directly to use in returning the Rotary Chief to like new shape so it can spread happiness to both young and old once again.