Volunteers
May 10, 2008
Many of the Friends of the SMVRR also support the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum (SLORRM) and the Bitter Creek Western Railroad. It was no surprise to see many Friends at the Pacific Coast Roundup, a fundraising event for the SLORRM held at the Pacific Coast Railroad at the Santa Margarita Ranch.
At right, Harry's in the fireman's seat.
At top, a Pacific Coast Railroad train comes up the grade toward the Assistencia.
More pictures from the day are available here.
Dale has been putting this Baguley-Drewry No. 7 (an 0-6-0) together since it arrived on palettes (quite rusted out and in pieces) in December. It was made in England in 1982 for a sugar plantation in South Africa. It runs on 600mm gauge track (23 and 5/8 inches).
Mary (seated) and Patti in the newly refurbished original Disneyland coach.
Ginny (and Karl behind her).
Bill, Kevin, and Matt in the Assistencia where many vendors and exhibitors were located. Note all three are sporting an SMVRR logo!
Mike.
Jack throws a highball to the engineer.
Kevin arrives for conductor duty.
Jack and Kevin discuss the next train movement.
Mary in the cab.
Dennis conducts from the rear of the train.
Bill takes a cab ride.
Karl and Jarrett crew the Caroline.
Dennis.
Rob, President of the Santa Maria Valley Railroad.
Karl takes on fireman duties.
Matt (dad) and Sam take a cab ride.
Aron had a good day!