Martinsburg, West Virginia Raildays |
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With a sense of adventure and the burning desire to spread the charm of model railroading, the members of PWMRC made yet another out-of-state trek. We were part of the fourth annual Martinsburg Raildays in Martinsburg, WV on July 17 & 18, 2004. The remains of the B & O Roundhouse, built in 1866, was the setting for two enjoyable days of Railroading in a rural setting. We displayed a modular layout 44 feet by 32 feet. A wide variety of garden railroads, music, food, crafts and fun was available for the entire weekend. |
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Attendees enjoyed our HO layout while everyone watched (and heard) the trains rumbling by just a few feet away. On the right is the cornerstone for the roundhouse. |
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Railside buildings are a blur as Walt's Santa Fe Steam loco rolls by for 'Still Photos in Motion'. |
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This show saw the debut of Brion's four module through yard. Loco 5246 is heading up a 3 unit consist waiting for their next assignment. |
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Robin's military base continues to evolve and grow. New rolling stock and material was in evidence. |
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The sun is just up as Nickel City Line # 270 leads the first train of the day into Laurel Valley. Bob's modules are part of his "Short Line of the Alleghenies". |
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Ultimate Distribution is Jim's lineside business which is rushing to get the boxcars loaded before the local freight arrives to pick them up. |
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A VERY enthusiastic crowd greeted "The Drifters" in the building next to the roundhouse. Charlie Thomas led the group in all the old songs and moves. |
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PWMRC was the only small scale group in the show. There were several garden layouts with a wide variety of trains, including several steam locos. On the right is the Shenandoah & Potomac Valley Club with Joe's articulated. |
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Three different utility rail vehicles were brought in for the day.
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Brion's caboose is looking very lonely. It's clearly had a long, hard-working life. |
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After a full day of festivities, the show rolled into the sunset...
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