That's the simple message to David Waite and his family from the Friends of Timbertown, president, Margaret Ferguson.

Mrs Ferguson and husband Don, believe the apprehension of Timbertown moving into private ownership is countered by the believe in the theme park's future in the hands of the Waites.

"The Friends that are opposed to the sale believe the theme park belongs solely to Wauchope and its residents and they don't want to see it going to private ownership," Mrs Ferguson said.

"But my personal view is that it is better than the alternative which is to close it down.

"So our message is very simple: hurry up. We've got the red carpet out for you already. There is a joke around some of the Friends that if any one of us won the lottery, we'd buy Timbertown for everyone.

"But this (the Waites) is a dream come true."

The Fergusons said that the Friends were yet to talk directly with David Waite but they had been impressed with what had been relayed to them.

"Everything I read about him is always positive," Mr Ferguson said.

"This is a great thing for Wauchope. David Waite has also said that he will be moving to Wauchope to operate Timbertown and would not manage the place from Sydney.

"One of his other quotes has been that the first thing he wants to do is rebuild the relationship between Timbertown and Wauchope.

"He also wants to get the train going too."

But the Fergusons were also wary of putting too much pressure on the new owners.

"We would be happy for a transition period of six months ... just so the Waites could get their footing and give them time to settle in.

"You cannot expect them to just wait in and take over tomorrow."

And, Mrs Ferguson said, this is where the apprehension comes into the discussions.

"Just where do the Timbertown groups fit into the plans," she said.

"Being a private owner, volunteers might not be as keen to work for him. It doesn't worry me in the least. I would still want to work there.

"Timbertown has gone through a lot. It has been closed twice so it is not going to go away and die.

"We feel this is the best option for the future direction of Timbertown."