This is part of the crew that shut the place down on Monday. It was a very relaxing day of live steam.
Sam DiMaggio and Jim Overland share the double track
mainline.
This is heresy for many, but these rumbling 1:32 finescale SP GPs on
the lead of a hard working GS4 were a site to see...
This is DOT, under restoration at the skilled hand of Jon
Toumanian.
"Will work for fuel and water!"
Gary interrupted while inspecting his modified French
Mikado.
Two 16mm locomotives working the line on Charley Lix's 32mm
module.
Linda Marie, sans radios, required a full crew to keep her off the
sides of the pool.
Jim Overland's live steam yarder, built by Jim Montgomery. The yard
is capable of hauling huge chunks of redwood, all accompanied by
flashing metal and spinning machinery.
Ray Bell drew intrerested crowds of Steamup attendees. Here Ray has
just hauled his tug boat out of the pool using the handy dolly just
in front of him. It was fun to see all of the tools and paraphernalia
that live steam boaters have come up with to make the hobby more
enjoyable.