On Friday, Boy Scouts, and members of the Ophir, Tintic, and Western Model Railroad came over to my house. I taught them part of the Railroad Merit Badge merit badge. Part of the badge was to build a kit.
The next day, we gathered at the scout house and drove up to Salt Lake. When we arrived, the UP Western District Manager was there to give us the tour himself. He first lead us upstairs where the Yard Master showed us all the cameras he used to monitor the yard.
Then we were lead outside to the MOW shed. Here sat a beautiful GP38-2. Here, they were kind enough to let us climb onto and into the locomotive, and give us a tour of everything.
Here is me blowing both the horn and everyone's ears out.
After that, we drove up to the yard itself and got on a catwalk.
FInally, we got down on the ground and took a few final photos.
Finally, as we were going to the car, I found an interesting Prototype.
I would like to say a million and one thanks to the Union Pacific Railroad for helping me do this, it really meant a lot to the boys.
~G4
19 Years old, modeling the Cowlitz, Chehalis, and Cascade Railroad of Western Washington in 1927 in 6X6 feet.
Now thats public relations as it should be. Good for UP, they are getting the idea.
Dave
Not only hats off to the UP for a public service good deed, but also well done to John himself for organizing this activity and expedition to the UP yard for his troop. I spent a number of years as a Scouter with my son's troop. The older scouts (who really run the troop!) are truly amazing in what they can accomplish in organizing and leading the younger scouts. John, again great work, and I wish you great success on your trail to Eagle.
George V.
georgevNot only hats off to the UP for a public service good deed, but also well done to John himself for organizing this activity and expedition to the UP yard for his troop. I spent a number of years as a Scouter with my son's troop. The older scouts (who really run the troop!) are truly amazing in what they can accomplish in organizing and leading the younger scouts. John, again great work, and I wish you great success on your trail to Eagle. George V.
As an Adult Leader in the BSA with over 30 years experience, I will very much second what George said.
Congratulations on a job well done Life Scout John! Sounds like you have a great Eagle Project under way as well. Let us know more about it, please!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
John:
It looks like you and your group had a fine time and learned a lot. You are the type of individual who will help to insure the future of our hobby. I hope that your kit building exercise will stimulate some of the younger scouts to become long term recruits for our hobby. Keep up the good work!. I enjoy seeing your posts about your layout and railroad experiences. By the way, did you get any info on the "kitbashed" car in the yard?
Joe
JoeinPABy the way, did you get any info on the "kitbashed" car in the yard?