Old Iron

Very cool. :thumb: The big steam engines were amazing feats of engineering in their time, and are still awe-inspiring to see in person.

There's a train restoration club that meets at the LA County Fairgrounds. They have several old engines and other cars in carious stages of repair. I chatted with some of the guys last fall at the fair and they do have occasional need for someone with woodworking skills. If they were a bit closer to the house, I'd consider working with them.
 
If any of you have the chance to visit the Museum of Transportation in St. Louis, it's well worth the trip. They have a Big Boy on display - you can walk right up to it, climb on, sit in the triver's seat, etc. It's huge. They've also got an amazing collection of engines and rolling stock - some running, some not. Volunteers restore and operate the trains and trolleys. It's a fun day.

www.transportmuseumassociation.org
 
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