Large Scale Central

2013 American Invasion of Ottawa Timetable

Conventions, Shows, Clubs and Get-Togethers
#41

Saturday was narrow gauge operations day.

I brought out my “traveling” 1:20 locomotive. It’s a Bachmann Shay that I have modified to allow three different sets of couplers. Today, I put on the tiny Kadee couplers.

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We were leaving out of Ralph, formerly known as Fir Grove and waited for the yardmaster to put together the train.

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Our train is against the fence, headed downhill. The temperature was a lot cooler today, so Jean braved the sun.

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Sure it’s cooler, but the grove over by Mt.St.Helens is even nicer and is always a magnet for relaxing.

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Jean shelters under the umbrellas as our train works its way through the sun.

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Meanwhile, Gary enjoys the meet at Peter’s Pond.

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#42

Sunday we headed over for operations on Doug’s Northland Railroad.

He has installed my Hotel Rosseau flat and it looks nice.

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Doug also focuses on the garden and it is quite lush.

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But, the focus IS operations. Here his temporary car float defines one end of the layout.

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There was a bit of initial set up before we operated. I used my RS-3 to move some of the cars.

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My first job was to take the E-8 around as part of a railfan excursion.

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After that, I used my RS-3 to take the quarry run.

First, I met Ken’s train…

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Ken’s train was rather long…while I was running light.

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I picked up my empties over by the station.

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It’s a STEEP grade down to the quarry.

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We didn’t have time to complete our tasks before lunch was served. We were able to enjoy the flowers surrounding the gazebo.

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#43

Sunday afternoon we drove down to the Finger Lake Live Steamers and enjoyed a warm greeting.

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Anthony was working on his live steam engine. He had converted it from coal to kerosene and enjoys a cleaner ride.

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John had his whole train available for us to ride and drive.

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Monday we drove over for the operations part. On the way, we drove by a field of sunflowers.

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Ken and Jan seemed to enjoy it.

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Today’s focus was on passenger operations, and Roger had to do some set up first.

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Meanwhile, Ed was busy starting up his coal fired ten wheeler.

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Yep, look closely. Rooster does get around!

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Once he had enough steam, he took Ken and Jean for a ride.

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We had two operating session in the yard and it was quite a challenge. Here the milk train comes through to disturb our chaos.

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It was a great day and we really enjoyed it. Thanks to the Finger Lakes Live Steamers for setting it up!

#44

I sure wish I could have been there at The Finger Lakes, but I woke up on Sunday morning, feeling completely drained, and my knees were telling me to give them a break.

I also regret missing the good time at Doug’s…

Thank you Bruce for posting the pictures.

Fred

#45

Excellent Bruce. I haven’t gotten mine sorted out yet…:wink:

#46

I have created an album of our time at Doug’s.

I’ll just point to it here so I can get going to my live steam event after my lunch appointment:

Day 4:

https://picasaweb.google.com/vtgrsociety/AmericanInvasionDay4?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCLLw6_zCvsn1kwE&feat=directlink

No pics from day 1, but there will be some from day 2 and 3.

Like Ken, I’m still sorting.

Please note the VTGRSOCIETY

If you’ve received an email from there it is me as the Vermont Garden Railway Society webmaster.

vgrs.us

I have no more room in the account under my name!

#47

Great pictures. Glad everyone had a great time. Eventually I will have t start attending. Looks like a fun time.

#48

thanks for the pics gents. This really is on my bucket list

#49

Excellent!!!

Yep it’s on my list too Hollywood !!!

I have a question though …Did Jean ride along with Ken to make sure he didn’t wreck’/tip over the train AGAIN!

Great stuff guys and looking forward to more pics!

#50

David Russell said:

Yep it’s on my list too Hollywood !!!

It’s been on my list for several years.
I hate missing out on such a good time :wink:
Ralph

#51

I heard the dead rooster is thrown on the tracks like a flare to warn following trains of trouble ahead. Seemed like a good idea. Yes, every once in awhile the rooster gets run over, but that is no loss. :wink:

#52

I have now created an album of my Day 2 pics.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Lp1YGPreOrs/UfrEcYZ8EyI/AAAAAAAAA18/u_ihbhMO7w0/w835-h557-no/DSC07519.JPG

is a sample. Since Google puts in funny strings with - signs I can’t seem to embed the pic, either straight link, or with [ img] .-. [/ img] tags.

2nd try using a Google+ trick to get back to something more like the old Picasa albums.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/radB0xl22HshmEnrTSgu5jcO9jSet_pb__FS6kcLdyo?feat=directlink

Above did nothing, so trying img tags

and URL tags

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/radB0xl22HshmEnrTSgu5jcO9jSet_pb__FS6kcLdyo?feat=directlink

Using the Picasa(not Google+) method to get embed code:

From American Invasion 2013 Day 2

American Invasion 2013 Day 2:

https://plus.google.com/photos/118321802010926520159/albums/5907249635176701185?authkey=CI2Rp971wc2Oeg

#53

Thank you, Don. Nicely done.