The 2008 edition of the annual American Invasion will be held in Ottawa July 17-20.
This event focusses on operations in large scale with battery and steam powered locomotives. This year, the plan under development would be for me to host the steamup and a barbeque on Thursday, July 17. The early arrivers could enjoy some initial track time and socializing before commencing with a more formal operating session on friday. The big formal operation will be held on saturday as has been the tradition. Visits to David McCurdy's large Rio Grande Southern will also be arranged as well as perhaps an operating session on a well known smaller scale indoor railroad.
After last year's deluge on the friday washed out most of that day, a rain day plan will be in place to keep everyone busy in the event of an all day downpour. During the rain last year, the group was able to visit the restoration facilities at the Museum of Technology and while they were there, the museum's shay was steamed and operating.
All are welcome to attend. The host railroad, the IPP&W (see www.ovgrs.org ) does not have track power and all rolling stock is kadee coupler equipped. For the operating sessions, attendees are invited to use their own locos or to use those of the hosting railroad.
The event normally attracts about 20 "invaders". Anyone who wishes to attend may contact me by email for details.
Regards ... Doug
This event focusses on operations in large scale with battery and steam powered locomotives. This year, the plan under development would be for me to host the steamup and a barbeque on Thursday, July 17. The early arrivers could enjoy some initial track time and socializing before commencing with a more formal operating session on friday. The big formal operation will be held on saturday as has been the tradition. Visits to David McCurdy's large Rio Grande Southern will also be arranged as well as perhaps an operating session on a well known smaller scale indoor railroad.
After last year's deluge on the friday washed out most of that day, a rain day plan will be in place to keep everyone busy in the event of an all day downpour. During the rain last year, the group was able to visit the restoration facilities at the Museum of Technology and while they were there, the museum's shay was steamed and operating.
All are welcome to attend. The host railroad, the IPP&W (see www.ovgrs.org ) does not have track power and all rolling stock is kadee coupler equipped. For the operating sessions, attendees are invited to use their own locos or to use those of the hosting railroad.
The event normally attracts about 20 "invaders". Anyone who wishes to attend may contact me by email for details.
Regards ... Doug