C&O 701 Running at Mid-South Live Steamers September 30 - October 1, 2023
C&O 701 went to Columbia, TN for the Fall meet and operated a couple of days. Here are a couple of short videos of her time at Mid-South Live Steamers.
C&O 701 went to Columbia, TN for the Fall meet and operated a couple of days. Here are a few pictures and a couple of short videos of her time at Mid-South Live Steamers.
A look back at some of the structures at the 2015 Triennial at Train Mountain in Chiloquin, Oregon
Closing out our trip down memory late to the 2015 Train Mountain Triennial here are some great pictures of some of the structures can be found around the railroad. Hope to catch a ride out to Train Mountain in 2025 for the next Triennial.
Closing out our trip down memory late to the 2015 Train Mountain Triennial here are some great pictures of some of the structures can be found around the railroad. Hope to catch a ride out to Train Mountain in 2025 for the next Triennial.
A look back at some of the locomotives at the 2015 Triennial at Train Mountain in Chiloquin, Oregon
Here is a look at some of the locomotives at the 2015 Triennial as we look back while the 2022 Triennial is in full swing. Many of our members couldn’t make it out this year but wanted to still share some of the great pictures from this unbelievable railroad.
Here are a few pictures of some of the locomotives at the 2015 Triennial.
Here is a look at some of the locomotives at the 2015 Triennial as we look back while the 2022 Triennial is in full swing. Many of our members couldn’t make it out this year but wanted to still share some of the great pictures from this unbelievable railroad.
Here are a few pictures of some of the locomotives at the 2015 Triennial.
Big Week for the Live Steam Hobby with the Train Mountain Triennial work week in full swing
Every three years hundreds of people in the live steam hobby make a journey out to Chiloquin, Oregon for the Train Mountain Triennial. This is a two week event which encompasses working the railroad and playing at the same time. The fellowship and friends created across the hobby is an amazing experience for sure. One of the other things that makes this railroad so unique is the nearly 40 miles of track with one route taking nearly 4 hours round trip. This week marks the first week of the Triennial with a focus on working the railroad during the day and playing in the evening while the second week is pretty much all play. Here are some pictures taken back in 2015 when many of our members went out to the Triennial.
Every three years hundreds of people in the live steam hobby make a journey out to Chiloquin, Oregon for the Train Mountain Triennial. This is a two week event which encompasses working the railroad and playing at the same time. The fellowship and friends created across the hobby is an amazing experience for sure. One of the other things that makes this railroad so unique is the nearly 40 miles of track with one route taking nearly 4 hours round trip. This week marks the first week of the Triennial with a focus on working the railroad during the day and playing in the evening while the second week is pretty much all play. Here are some pictures taken back in 2015 during week one of the event when many of our members went out to the Triennial.
Pictures from 2015
Visit to Palmetto Live Steamers Spring 2021 Meet
At the end of April several club members traveled to South Carolina to visit Palmetto Live Steamers during there annual 2021 Spring meet. This private railroad and the attractions around the property made this a fun and unique trip. When you pull into you are greeted by beautiful peacocks, a double decker bus and a variety of steam powered equipment from the early 1900’s. The number of visiting steam locomotives from our hobby numbered more than a dozen with many of them coal fired.
At the end of April several club members traveled to South Carolina to visit Palmetto Live Steamers during there annual 2021 Spring meet. This private railroad and the attractions around the property made this a fun and unique trip. When you pull into you are greeted by beautiful peacocks, a double decker bus and a variety of steam powered equipment from the early 1900’s. The number of visiting steam locomotives from our hobby numbered more than a dozen with many of them coal fired. Below are a few pictures taken over the weekend and a special thanks for the invitation goes out to Mark F. and all those who make Palmetto Live Steamers such a great place to visit.
(Photos from NGLS, Peter C, and Mark F.)
Forest Fires hit Train Mountain
For those that may not have access to social media you may have heard of some of the fires in Oregon. Over the past couple of days fires have gotten close to Train Mountain and from what has been reported the northern part of the property has burned as of the night of the morning of September 9th. The pictures below where copied from various posts on Facebook from a few members and residents of Train Mountain.
For those that may not have access to social media but you may have heard of some of the fires in Oregon. Over the past couple of days fires had been close to Train Mountain and from what has been reported the northern part of the property has burned as of the morning of September 9th. The pictures below where copied from various posts on Facebook from a few members and residents of Train Mountain.
For those that are not familiar with Train Mountain it is in Chiloquin, Oregon on 2,200 acres and represents nearly 40 miles of track. Train Mountain represents the worlds longest miniature railroad.
A visit to White Creek Railroad in Michigan by Elijah
During the week of July 13th Elijah went up to Michigan and visited White Creek Railroad for a recent Card Order Operation session. Here is a quick note from Elijah regarding his trip.
During the week of July 13th Elijah went up to Michigan and visited White Creek Railroad for a recent Card Order Operation session. Here is a quick note from Elijah regarding his trip.
I had a wonderful time with a bunch of friends at the White Creek Railroad. Each train we took out felt like 4-6 hours of work but at the end of the day, we all arrived back safely at the yard with a different consist than what we left with. The track is unbelievably beautiful and the towns, buildings, and industry’s are well done! Each time we were switching an industry or heading towards our next location, there was a passenger train that had priority! All freight trains have to be out of the way of the passenger trains! It made the entire experience very challenging but made my brain think. Once Russ (The owner of the RR) taught me how to read the schedule, I was on time! (Most of the time) Overall, White Creek is an awesome place to visit!
A great example of what people can do in our hobby regardless of the scale. Check out these videos.
Recently we received an email from Larry who shared these videos of his railroad. You have to check out the crane he built. This sure would be nice in 1:8 scale for some of the things we have to lift around the railroad.
Recently we received an email from Larry who shared these videos of his railroad. You have to check out the crane he built. This sure would be nice in 1:8 scale for some of the things we have to lift around the railroad.
For more videos visit his YouTube Channel
CSP&P Railway - September 16, 2016
The Canton, St. Paul & Pacific Railway is a private club and operate invitationals periodically throughout the year. Here are a few pictures from when a few of our members visits in September 2016.
