Speeder Run on the SMVRR
November 1-2, 2008
Friends of the SMVRR supported a Motorcar Operators West (MOW) speeder run on the Santa Maria Valley Railroad the weekend of November 1-2, 2008.
At right, the flaggers and pilots get a safety briefing.
See more pictures on the SMVRR web site.
At the top of the page, Rob walks along as Karl returns from a run.
At right are Saturday's flaggers.
Friends raised about $950 at this event towards the acquisition of the blacksmith shop contents.
Karl making sure everything is AOK.
We have no idea what was so funny.
Dennis and Aron do pilot duty.
Mike keeps watch on a spring frog that hasn't operated for 15+ years. It operated just fine!
David was on the lead speeder.
Dr. Marcus and Nathan flag at the Betteravia junction.
Kevin flags at Stowell.
Rob and Harry see if the chicken is ready (Saturday).
Friends offered breakfast and lunch. Breakfast burritos both days, chicken Saturday, and Santa Maria Style BBQ Tri-Tip on Sunday.
Gary flagging.
Greg flagging at Stowell.
Sunday's flaggers.
Leah shares sausage hot off the BBQ.
Mary and Gregg handle the bread.
See more pictures on the SMVRR web site.