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Tom Lapointe
1st Class Member
Fall River, MA
Foreman
Posts:160
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 | | 02/22/2008 2:45 PM |
| OK, I couldn't make it down to Diamonhead ; but I may be getting us some future "new engineers"!
(My live-steam display at the Old Colony & Fall River RR Museum's annual train show, @ 2 miles from my house ).
www.youtube.com/watch
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| Charles
1st Class Member
Conductor
Posts:636
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| | 02/22/2008 3:34 PM |
| Tom
Your efforts to get live steam into the hands of the youth is a great way to make the hobby grow, thanks for the time to expose today's youth to history and fun. | |
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Charles
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| Tom Bowdler
1st Class Member
Brakeman
Posts:93
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| | 02/24/2008 7:33 AM |
| Way to go Tom!
Hooking kids (and adults too) is one of my favorite activities as well; Ridge Road Station, Greenberg Shows, Chick Day, where ever I can.
You may have seen the picture of the young man whistling my Konrad bash in Scott's Scranton video and photos. Last year he "ran" my A-craft Shay and blew its whistle. When he returned this year I had him oil, water and fuel Konrad (I lit the burner) then he ran it for over 1/2 hour, watching the gauge glass, squirting the water bottle and of course whistling. Both he and his Dad went home with big smiles, very gratifying.
Next year maybe he'll want to fire the coal Shay.
Have fun,
Tom | | | |
| Shay Gear Head
Easley, South Carolina
Foreman
Posts:104
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| | 02/26/2008 9:56 AM |
| Tom,
Can I take lessons too? I already know how to do everything but coal fire your Shay!
How's the snow job doing? | |
Bruce Gathman, President
Eldorado Timber & Mining Company
Tall Trees - Deep Shafts
Recreating the past with live steam Shay locomotives and lots of log cars. | |
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