Welcome Stars!

The Denton FarmPark is hosting a night to remember!

The Gala will be held at Camp Walter Johnson on April 12th, 2025. We will only sell 100 tickets so make sure you buy yours now while seats are available.

At the moment we have sold 15 tickets and only have 85 seats left.

When you buy a seat, you will be given a ticket that you will turn in when you arrive (tickets will be placed in a basket so if you wish to keep it you can pick it up on your way out). As you enter the building and head to the red carpet, watch out for the paparazzi!

Dinner will be provided and we will release the menu soon!

We will have live entertainment you cannot miss and a silent auction!

Details about the event will update as things are confirmed!

Paparazzi – The Denton Orator, The Lexington Dispatch,

Silent Auction Items as they come in:

Contributors to the Gala

All the money from this event goes directly to the project restoring our beloved steam engine, #9. We have to raise a minimum of $500,000.00 to cover the cost of repairs necessary to get her back in operations.

Lets Put #9 Back on the Line!

#9 is currently undergoing Restoration! Due to her condition we haven’t been able to operate her since 2019.

Many of you have been wondering about our 1942 50 Ton Class BSI H.K. Porter Steam Locomotive (AKA #9)!

We started Phase 1, project discovery, of the restoration process on January 19th 2024. She is currently undergoing disassembly to determine the full extent of the necessary repairs. This project is estimated to cost a minimum $500,000.00. As we move forward we will keep our supporters updated on the progress and financial requirements of the overall project.

Please assist us in returning #9 with a donation by mail or at the train station, the next time you are visiting the park! For those serious givers, there are 6 levels of support to choose from!

The restoration timeline can only go as quickly as the funds will allow. For example, we can have her ready within 1 year or 5+ years.

So help us restore #9!

$2,700.00 Raised

Please Give Today!

Give online: Supporter Form - Give Now to #9

Or print and mail in the form!  Print Supporter Form

Mail your gift to:

Handy Dandy Railroad INC.
1072 Cranford Rd, Denton, NC 27239