The gentleman that you are referring to is at Trainfest each year. He is
best know for his Q Hudson. If you would like his name, I can get that for
the list.
I do know that he will NOT appear on Saturday at any show.
Ed Padgett
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From: <kzach@e...>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 2:50 PM
Subject: [BRHSlist] Re: CB&Q O-5
> Bob & List-
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> The gentleman you refer to occasionally displays this engine at
> the DuPage Great American Train Show, usually at one of the
> fall shows. He has it on a module, and runs it back and forth. As
> it is O-Scale, and has sound, smoke, operating bell, power
> reverse, etc, etc; it is quite something to see. The little kids (and
> at least a few big ones) are quite intrigued by it. The last time I
> saw him & his engine was this past November, I believe; and he
> had some minor problem with the engine. He had to remove the
> top of the boiler and the tender shell to make some adjustments.
> The circuit boards, servo motors, and everything inside are just
> amazing to see. If you call the GATS number later in the year,
> they might be able to tell you if and when he'll be there. He
> appeared to be in good health, and has a Big Boy and a
> Hiawatha 4-6-4 shown as his "next" projects!
>
> Jim Zach
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