Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

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Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Aug 06, 2016 8:55 am

FOCTS members Farol Henkle, Larry&Nancy Gibson, are manning the Friends booth at the Huckleberry RR today. Photos will be added throughout the day. Among the materials sent by Tim were issues of the Dispatch. Using our family experience to promote the railroad will be helpful. A great day in the making!!
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Re: At Railfan Weekend at Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:01 am

463 cap and shirt with sister 464 in the yard. Shuttle train for shop tour this year!! 464 backing up to train set. Business car with markers brings up the rear today.
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Re: At Railfan Weekend at Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Roger Hogan » Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:05 am

You done did gooood.
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Re: At Railfan Weekend at Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:09 am

The big surprise this year!!! D&RGW caboose 0526 direct from
Salt Lake City!!! The background story later!!!
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Re: At Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Jeff Schrimmer » Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:34 am

Very cool!

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Re: At Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:45 am

First train of the day is out! 464 and its train running westbound towards spring switch near west reversing loop.
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Re: At Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:08 am

Both the yard shuttle and 464 train sets await the next runs.
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Re: At Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:11 am

Water tank awaits 464 tender while trainmen discuss today's schedule.
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Re: Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:33 am

Some of the operating model train layouts and displays.
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Re: Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Aug 06, 2016 12:05 pm

HOn30 scale display modules.
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Re: Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Aug 06, 2016 12:31 pm

S Guage display.
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Re: Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Jason Rose » Sat Aug 06, 2016 1:07 pm

Great stuff, guys. Looks like fun!
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Re: Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Sullivan » Sat Aug 06, 2016 4:14 pm

What a fantastic looking day!!! Larry sent me this video and asked me to put it on YouTube - may get a better quality version later, but nice to see 464 at work!!

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Re: Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Aug 06, 2016 6:08 pm

A few more of 464 today between stints at the booth.
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Backing under the tank spout.
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Early morning outside the Enginehouse.
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Between noon and 2:00 trains.
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Re: Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Farol Henkle » Sat Aug 06, 2016 6:55 pm

While in that one photo where Larry is wearing his 463 shirt & cap, I am wearing my Roundhouse bib overalls that were purchased right in Chama (forgot the name of that gift shop, but Kim Casford knew it.) Also, Larry, the gentleman standing next to your son, was the man that wanted to talk to you about Roger Hogan, regarding seeing his drone videos. Otherwise, we both had a great time and many thanks again to Tim Tennant for shipping all the promo items! Yea Tim! "High Five" once again!!!!!
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Re: Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Aug 06, 2016 7:43 pm

Larry Sullivan wrote:What a fantastic looking day!!! Larry sent me this video and asked me to put it on YouTube - may get a better quality version later, but nice to see 464 at work!!



Thanks Larry for posting my phone video!
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Re: Railfan Weekend at the Huckleberry RR 08-06-16

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sun Aug 07, 2016 4:28 am

In summary Nancy and I had a great time joining Farol to represent our RR to train enthusiasts and the general public. The younger folks were interested in learning about the yard cams being available and several families expressed the interest to journey west to ride. Thanks to Tim and the office for sending the materials for distribution.
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