Kevin --

The links in your posting didn't work for me. I did a workaround and have replaced them with links that are less problematic (I hope).

The pix were worth the work -- attractive and interesting.

LM
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Kevin Madore Wrote:
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> I've read a number of threads here in the past on
> some of the Sierra Locomotives and thought I'd
> share a couple of pics I shot recently at Railtown
> 1897.
>
> Sierra #3 has always been a special engine to me.
> When I was a kid back in the 60s, she really
> sparked my interest in steam engines with her
> appearances on TV programs such as "Petticoat
> Junction" and "Iron Horse". For most of my life,
> I've wanted to see this engine run. It is
> unfortunate that it took me 47 years to get around
> to it. Of course, she's been out of service for
> the last 14.
>
> I was very impressed with the work that George
> Sapp and the crew have done with her. She looks
> almost brand new in that tasteful, gloss black
> paint scheme. While I wasn't to be blessed with
> a lot of sunshine on the day of my visit, I did
> manage a few decent pictures of her. I had met
> George in Durango a few weeks earlier, when he was
> working on Dan Markoff's team running Eureka.
> After he and the crew had performed a run-by for
> the patrons on the excursion that I rode, George
> asked if I'd like to visit the front office. What
> a great cab. Very roomy for a small engine....and
> extremely clean. Cleanest cab ride I've ever
> had...there's something to be said for
> oil-burners.
>
> I would love to go back there and photograph #3
> out on the line with a vintage mixed train. Any
> charter operators out there listening? Sign me
> up!
>
> To the photos:
>
> On the turntable at Jamestown: [www.railpictures.net]
>
> Passing the fire patrol at Rock Quarry siding: [www.railpictures.net]
>
> Cab shot running up the hill to Jamestown: [www.railpictures.net]
>
> Would love to hear any comments from folks who
> have been around the "Three-Spot", especially
> those who have any interesting stories from the
> movie days.
>
> Thanks for looking!
>
> /Kevin :o)