Post by extra7000south on May 2, 2007 9:15:57 GMT -5
In place of our monthly NRHS Chapter meeting, we were invited to the home of one of our members to view & ride his live steam railroad.
The railroad is a large oval on about 1 1/2 acres, with several bridges, along with a turntable & 3 stall engine house.
There are 2 live steamers, 1 gasoline & 1 battery electric locos.
Allan Nations, long time chapter member, was a gratious host, inviting us all to his railroad.
We had about 10 members present for the open house.
Another chapter member, David Price, who's also Alan's neighbor, has a nice 2-6-0 live steam locomotive & cars based on the railroad.
Here's David giving me a ride behind his locomotive. Earlier, it was easily pulling 4 people at a time around the loop without even straining.
Here's my son Alan, getting a driving lesson from Chapter President Tony Howe. This little switcher is powered by a 5.5 HP gasoline engine.
More pictures & information to follow soon.
Once again...
A BIG "THANK YOU" to Alan Nations & David Price for a very fun filled afternoon. 
"ADDITION"
The way I understand it, these trains are 2 1/2 inch = 1 foot gauge, operating on 7 1/2 inch gauge track.
So basically narrow gauge trains on standard gauge track.
The railroad is a large oval on about 1 1/2 acres, with several bridges, along with a turntable & 3 stall engine house.
There are 2 live steamers, 1 gasoline & 1 battery electric locos.
Allan Nations, long time chapter member, was a gratious host, inviting us all to his railroad.
We had about 10 members present for the open house.
Another chapter member, David Price, who's also Alan's neighbor, has a nice 2-6-0 live steam locomotive & cars based on the railroad.
Here's David giving me a ride behind his locomotive. Earlier, it was easily pulling 4 people at a time around the loop without even straining.
Here's my son Alan, getting a driving lesson from Chapter President Tony Howe. This little switcher is powered by a 5.5 HP gasoline engine.
More pictures & information to follow soon.
Once again...
A BIG "THANK YOU" to Alan Nations & David Price for a very fun filled afternoon. 
"ADDITION"
The way I understand it, these trains are 2 1/2 inch = 1 foot gauge, operating on 7 1/2 inch gauge track.
So basically narrow gauge trains on standard gauge track.
