09-07-2015, 03:40 AM
Nutbar, Doc, thanks for your nice comments. I never have seen as a "model railroad", however you are right Wayne, it's a model railroad, a very large model railroad.
Some more photos yet. First an excursion to the more modern fraction - the two battery powered electric engines.
The first one of these engines was built in 1961-62 and I was one the builders while my years of apprenticeship as a steam loco worker. I love the steam locos however I have also very special memories on that time and my work on trucks and frame. The body and outfit was built by the trainees of follow year.
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1372.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1372.jpg)
The second electric loco built in the eighties of last century with a higher battery capacity. These both engines are regularly in service on all days of week because the are cheaper in service.
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1373.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1373.jpg)
Back to the steam!
Meeting of two steam-powered trains on the 1 1/2 mile long double track section of our park railway.
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1379.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1379.jpg)
A tidbit for all steam fans - parallel running of the trains! High ball! in the main station (2 tracks) ...
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1502.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1502.jpg)
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1503.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1503.jpg)
...and running side by side to next station.
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1504.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1504.jpg)
One of the engineers side by side to his "baby" in the backshop.
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1389.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1389.jpg)
Preparing for the engine parade ...
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1501.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1501.jpg)
All three steam locos side by side ...
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1400.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1400.jpg)
... and framed by the more modern electric engines.
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1402.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1402.jpg)
And I must say, this was a really nice day with a very lucky end. After this last shot a violent rain came down from heaven - however all pictures were taken!
Some more photos yet. First an excursion to the more modern fraction - the two battery powered electric engines.
The first one of these engines was built in 1961-62 and I was one the builders while my years of apprenticeship as a steam loco worker. I love the steam locos however I have also very special memories on that time and my work on trucks and frame. The body and outfit was built by the trainees of follow year.
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1372.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1372.jpg)
The second electric loco built in the eighties of last century with a higher battery capacity. These both engines are regularly in service on all days of week because the are cheaper in service.
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1373.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1373.jpg)
Back to the steam!
Meeting of two steam-powered trains on the 1 1/2 mile long double track section of our park railway.
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1379.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1379.jpg)
A tidbit for all steam fans - parallel running of the trains! High ball! in the main station (2 tracks) ...
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1502.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1502.jpg)
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1503.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1503.jpg)
...and running side by side to next station.
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1504.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1504.jpg)
One of the engineers side by side to his "baby" in the backshop.
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1389.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1389.jpg)
Preparing for the engine parade ...
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1501.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1501.jpg)
All three steam locos side by side ...
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1400.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1400.jpg)
... and framed by the more modern electric engines.
![[Image: steamweekend-2015_1402.jpg]](http://us-modelsof1900.de/wp-content/gallery/foren-bilder/steamweekend-2015_1402.jpg)
And I must say, this was a really nice day with a very lucky end. After this last shot a violent rain came down from heaven - however all pictures were taken!
Cheers, Bernd
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You can read some more about my model projects and interests in my chronicle of facebook.
Please visit also my website www.us-modelsof1900.de.
You can read some more about my model projects and interests in my chronicle of facebook.