Boy Scout Train Show 2002

PWMRC was pleased to a part of the 4th Annual Boy Scout Train Show in Dale City. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 964, the big event was held at Saunders Middle School on March 16th & 17th. There were several layouts, including HO, Lionel, N, G, S and Lego. Outside the school was a live steam layout. Presentations included a couple clinic, TimeSaver modules, Operation Lifesaver and Scout merit badge clinics.
Note: 110 Scouts earned Railroad Merit Badges during the 2 day show.

The largest HO modular layout on the east coast filled the gymnasium, with modules from PWMRC, Piedmont Railroaders and many impressive modules from Boy Scout Troop 964. With more than 12 scale miles of track, the Digitrax-controlled layout was operated with a busy dispatcher, yardmasters and dozens of engineers all using radio communications.

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The Hogwarts Express being run by the Scouts was a crowd favorite. Harry Potter flew by on his Nimbus 2000.

With the excellent scenery work from the Boy Scouts, several of their modules made for good photos. Here's an R F & P from Rob M.

Again on one of the Scout's modules we find Southern Pacific 5307 from Robin B.

This stone bridge proved to be a very popular location for taking pictures. Morning commuters are having a smooth ride behind a freshly washed Virginia Railway Express.

Union Pacific Steam meets Diesel on a Scout module and brings back fond memories of steam locomotives. Steam by Russ R. and Diesel by John D.

The stone bridge, but this time we find a Guilford freight train heading westbound. Loco by Art H.

All dressed up and pulling important passengers, this Southern steam loco and the detailed module are both by Ed M.

The New River Mine has seen better times back when the sign was new. Some nice work on this Scout module.

This large intermodal yard is on the edge of a large city as evidenced by the tall buildings in the background. By Lynn K.

Another view of a Scout module with a fast moving Lackawanna blasting out of the tunnel. Model by Art H.

CN 2458 hustles it's time-sensitive load across the stone bridge. Model by Lynn K.

Details make the scene come alive. Bear Creek bridge by Bill L. and a detailed culvert by Bob R.

The UP "Big Boy" glides across a nice timber truss bridge on a Scout module. Model by Russ R.

Blasting out of Lewis Tunnel is this Norfolk Southern pulling a long freight train. Model by Russ R. on a module by Bryan K.

A group of Scouts has left the train show and are about to explore a newly discovered cave in Dale City.

Photos by Jim Connal

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