Edaville Railroad and Boothbay Railway Village are bringing back #11 for an encore appearance at the Amherst Railway Society's Annual Railroad Hobby Show on January 27&28, 2018. www.railroadhobbyshow.com The locomotive will be operating outdoors on a 100 foot section of track. Come and smell some real coal smoke. https://www.facebook.com/AmherstRail.org/videos/10155015467474443/
Word has been received that the track length will be extended from 2017's 100ft to 150ft.
You'll hear that whistle blow to open the show 2 weeks from now.
Old Peppersass, the original locomotive of the Mt. Washington Cog Railway, will be making a return appearance. No longer in steam but a real pioneer.
I wish I could be there!
Trains, trains, wonderful trains. The more you get, the more you toot!
Yeah, me too. I enjoy every train show I go to but it's been a long time since I went to one and had my jaw hit the floor when I walked in the door. This one's supposed to be a stunner.
Ah, maybe next year.
Firelock76 Yeah, me too. I enjoy every train show I go to but it's been a long time since I went to one and had my jaw hit the floor when I walked in the door. This one's supposed to be a stunner. Ah, maybe next year.
The 2019 show will be on January 26 & 27. Put in your vacation request now and start saving your pennies.
Another visitor to the show.
“Derby” To Visit The 2018 Railroad Hobby Show
The Shore Line Trolley Museum is Bringing “Derby” to the 2018 Railroad Hobby Show.
This small 4-wheel electric locomotive was created by electric railway pioneer Charles Van Depoele, and built by the Pullman Palace Car Company in 1888,
Van Depoele was an electric railway pioneer and is credited with the invention of the trolley pole, a device used by streetcars to collect current from overhead wires. By the end to 1887, thirteen North American cities had electric railways in operation, nine of these systems were designed by Van Depoele.
In its lifetime, “Derby” was in constant competition with steam locomotives for freight business, and regularly won those contests.
The fact that “Derby” is at the Shore Line Trolley Museum is a tribute to Charles Harte who saw the historical significance of this machine and fought for its preservation.
“Derby” was acquired by the Shore Line Trolley museum in 1982, and has been restored to operating condition.
The trolley will be on display in the Better Living Center January 27 & 28, 2018.
It's almost here!
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/01/10_things_to_look_for_amherst.html#incart_river_home
The West Springfield show has always been great. I have been going since it was a one building, one day show.
I live about fifteen miles from the show and town of Amherst and use to belong to the Amherst Railway Society.
Don't miss it. CSX yard nearby and a restored Union Station in Springfield.
Weather looking good for Saturday and some rain Sunday. Both days in the forty's.
Rich
If you ever fall over in public, pick yourself up and say “sorry it’s been a while since I inhabited a body.” And just walk away.
Edaville No. 11 should be arriving this evening and be in full steam Saturday morning. If you're there at opening time her whistle is the opening signal for the show.
Here's #11 in operation at this year's show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPCylIMNads&feature=youtu.be
Thanks, Mr. Moore, that was fun to see!
Looks like you had nice weather for the show as well.
Firelock76 Thanks, Mr. Moore, that was fun to see! Looks like you had nice weather for the show as well.
Mid 40s to 50 both days and no rain. Made the parking lot a little muddy.
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