You may remember that Ibrahim Mahama, an artist, collected some extremely old trains from Ghana and moved them to the North for his collection at the Red Clay Studios.

Ibrahim Mahama discussed how much these ancient trains were paid for by scrap dealers, how they were repaired, and how they were carried from Sekondi to Tamale in the Northern Region on Caleb Kudah's YouTube channel.

He claimed that he spent GH350,000 on two of the locomotives and that moving the century-old trains was a difficult undertaking that required a lot of preparation, time, and effort.

He further commended the team who assisted him to transport the trains which are now situated at the Red Clay Studios.

“It took about four days to pack the trains and an extra three to four days driving the locomotive trains to Tamale. We are currently restoring the trains at the Red Clay Studios and that is the core part of the entire project as we seek to breathe life back into things that one would not ordinarily assume can have a sense of value,” he shared.

Ibrahim Mahama the artist is known for his unique ability to create art out of what most people will consider junk.

From old materials including sacks, old sewing machines among other things, he has made a name worldwide with his distinct art which not only promotes Ghana but has historical significance.

In 2021, the artist emerged as one who bought some of Ghana’s old planes to create a museum and community space in Jenakpeng in the Northern Region.