7&1/2" Train Show

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Larry

Long Winded Old Fart
Went to the 7&1/2" Train Meet today in Manatee County, Fl. More trains there than expected by everyone. When I left there were still about 10 more trains unloading onto the Turntable. A lot of live steam this time. Few pictures.:D
 
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Larry

Long Winded Old Fart
Just a few more. Didn't take as many this time. Didn't get any good video's either. The Show is tomorrow too if anyone close by wants to see & ride the trains. Lots of Kids today.
 
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LoudMusic

Member
Myakka Cattle Co car reads "Capacity 25 Head". 25 what? Cats? Hah!

Great stuff - I really enjoy the small outdoor railroads. There is a fairly large group in Houston called HALS and another in southern Oregon called Train Mountain. I'm always impressed by how many people show up.
 

Larry

Long Winded Old Fart
Myakka Cattle Co car reads "Capacity 25 Head". 25 what? Cats? Hah!

Great stuff - I really enjoy the small outdoor railroads. There is a fairly large group in Houston called HALS and another in southern Oregon called Train Mountain. I'm always impressed by how many people show up.

I think there's about 25 of these railroads in Florida. This one covers 10 acres & has a lot of track. The Feb. meet in 2012 will be the biggest turnout. I went in Feb. of this year & there was about 45 trains showed up. They have space for about 25 motorhomes, but, to be able to get a spot you have to be a Club member. They've been after me to buy a train, but, I would have to sell my layout to get a kit for the engine($1600.00 plus shipping for an electric). Then there's the flat car for a seat to run it & then all of the cars for people to ride. Most guys have about $15,000.00 tied up. Now, if you want a Steamer kit, that starts out at about 30 thousand just for the engine & another $5000.oo for the water tender. Then 5 coal cars, a drop center flat, 2 Gons, a cpl. box cars & a Caboose, add about another 5 grand.
I think I'll stick to HO Scale it's a lot cheaper. Oh, & I forgot about the 3/4 ton pickup & a large trailer to haul all of it around. The closest track to me is 60 miles away.:):D:eek:
 
Myakka Cattle Co car reads "Capacity 25 Head". 25 what? Cats? Hah!

Great stuff - I really enjoy the small outdoor railroads. There is a fairly large group in Houston called HALS and another in southern Oregon called Train Mountain. I'm always impressed by how many people show up.


Crap you beat me to a comment about that!!! Somehow I think someone doesn't know how to measure if they think they can fit that much livestock in that car.
 

tooter

play every day
Hey Larry, :)

Nice pics! This little engine is my favorite. It's tooter worthy. :D

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Did you get to see it run?

Greg
 

Larry

Long Winded Old Fart
Yes, Greg, saw it run. It runs on Coal. he had about 10 cars behind it w/about 10 big guys on for the ride.
 

tooter

play every day
I bet... it looks like a really strong engine, and what a beautifully functional saddle tank design. :)
 




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