http://www.dotphoto.com/Gallery.asp?Cat=136 dotPhoto gallery: Trains en-us 1440 2/3/2013 5:47:12 PM Updated 02-03-2013. The 20th International Small Scale Steamup, Diamondhead 2013, was again held at the Diamond Resort in Diamondhead, Mississippi between January 13-20, 2013. Our host, Jerry Reshew initiated the steamups back in 1993. Other than 2006 when the aftermath of Hurricane Karina spoiled the show, Diamondhead has been a constant and welcoming respite from our everyday lives. This winter weekend event has now grown to a full week with 24 hour a day track time. There were three newly built separate elevated dual track layouts, with steaming bays that accommodated both 45mm and 32mm locomotives and rolling stock. At the center of each layout and along the perimeters were areas for viewing, tables for servicing, display areas, and fellowship. Special events included four seminars (“Lubrication” by Jerry Reshew, "The Cab Forward Locomotive" by Alan Redeker, and "A trip to the Austrian Railroad Museum" by Peter & Carol Jobusch), The Flea Market, the Drawbar Pull, Battery Powered locos, the Exhibit Hall, Thursday’s catered lunch, and Saturday Movie Night. One cannot talk about the Gulf Coast without mentioning their world famous cuisine. Evening meals at the Darwell's Cafe, the Shed, and breakfast at the Waffle House were memorable occasions. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6590585 2/3/2013 5:41:47 PM Updated 02-03-2013. The 20th International Small Scale Steamup, Diamondhead 2013, was again held at the Diamond Resort in Diamondhead, Mississippi between January 13-20, 2013. Our host, Jerry Reshew initiated the steamups back in 1993. Other than 2006 when the aftermath of Hurricane Karina spoiled the show, Diamondhead has been a constant and welcoming respite from our everyday lives. This winter weekend event has now grown to a full week with 24 hour a day track time. There were three newly built separate elevated dual track layouts, with steaming bays that accommodated both 45mm and 32mm locomotives and rolling stock. At the center of each layout and along the perimeters were areas for viewing, tables for servicing, display areas, and fellowship. Special events included four seminars (“Lubrication” by Jerry Reshew, "The Cab Forward Locomotive" by Alan Redeker, and "A trip to the Austrian Railroad Museum" by Peter & Carol Jobusch), The Flea Market, the Drawbar Pull, Battery Powered locos, the Exhibit Hall, Thursday’s catered lunch, and Saturday Movie Night. One cannot talk about the Gulf Coast without mentioning their world famous cuisine. Evening meals at the Darwell's Cafe, the Shed, and breakfast at the Waffle House were memorable occasions. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6589335 1/23/2013 12:37:41 AM Updated 01-22-2013. Jerry Reshew initiated the International Small Scale Steamups in Diamondhead Mississippi back in 1993. Other than 2006, when the aftermath of Hurricane Karina spoiled the show, Diamondhead has been a constant and welcoming respite from our everyday lives. This album contains the group pictures from all those steamups. Thanks to Carol Jobusch, photographer, for her generosity in providing all but two of the photos in this group photos album. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6588892 1/22/2013 8:21:48 PM Updated 01-22-2013. When I first became involved with live steam locomotives I met many new friends and was having trouble remembering who was who. I decided to take photos of my new friends and put them on my cell phone with names attached. I’ve kept doing that and now have more than 200 photos. I’ve shown these photos to many live steamers and several have suggested that I put the photos on this photo site so others can identify us by name. So here they are. If for any reason you want your photo removed, just eMail me, the link is at the bottom of this window. If you want your photo added, ask me at any event where I have my camera with me or send me a digital photo by eMail and I will add you to the gallery. Thank you to Carol Jobusch for sharing her 2003 yearbook photos for this album. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6588864 1/22/2013 8:20:35 PM Updated 01-22-2013. When I first became involved with live steam locomotives I met many new friends and was having trouble remembering who was who. I decided to take photos of my new friends and put them on my cell phone with names attached. I’ve kept doing that and now have more than 200 photos. I’ve shown these photos to many live steamers and several have suggested that I put the photos on this photo site so others can identify us by name. So here they are. If for any reason you want your photo removed, just eMail me, the link is at the bottom of this window. If you want your photo added, ask me at any event where I have my camera with me or send me a digital photo by eMail and I will add you to the gallery. Thank you to Carol Jobusch for sharing her 2003 yearbook photos for this album. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6588863 11/13/2012 3:18:23 PM November 2012 SoCal steamup at Bill Turkel’s residence in Upland, California. Bill has a new elevated oval layout that has three 45mm tracks with large radius curves and crossovers between the three ovals. One of the ovals is used as a steamup bay. The models shown here are all working live steam locomotives and many were in motion when the photo was taken. Photos by Rick Parker http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6575356 11/13/2012 3:13:14 PM November 2012 SoCal steamup at Bill Turkel’s residence in Upland, California. Bill has a new elevated oval layout that has three 45mm tracks with large radius curves and crossovers between the three ovals. One of the ovals is used as a steamup bay. The models shown here are all working live steam locomotives and many were in motion when the photo was taken. Photos by Rick Parker http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6575340 9/1/2012 6:46:37 PM August SoCal steamup at Jim Gabelich's residence in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Jim has two layouts including an oval that is 60 feet in length with 10.5 foot radius curves. The platform is a semi-permanent elevated track, 6” high on one end and 44” high on the other end due to the sloping ground. This oval has double 45mm track and Steamup bay sidings on each side. On the other side of Jim’s house there is a double wish bone with small radius's of 3ft 2in and steep grades 3%. The overall length is 210ft but locomotives must be gear-driven or Radio Controlled because of the of 3% grade. The models shown here are all working live steam locomotives and some were in motion when the photo was taken. Photos by Rick Parker http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6560726 9/1/2012 6:45:19 PM August SoCal steamup at Jim Gabelich's residence in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Jim has two layouts including an oval that is 60 feet in length with 10.5 foot radius curves. The platform is a semi-permanent elevated track, 6” high on one end and 44” high on the other end due to the sloping ground. This oval has double 45mm track and Steamup bay sidings on each side. On the other side of Jim’s house there is a double wish bone with small radius's of 3ft 2in and steep grades 3%. The overall length is 210ft but locomotives must be gear-driven or Radio Controlled because of the of 3% grade. The models shown here are all working live steam locomotives and some were in motion when the photo was taken. Photos by Rick Parker http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6557679 7/27/2012 2:38:16 AM Updated 01-22-2013. When I first became involved with live steam locomotives I met many new friends and was having trouble remembering who was who. I decided to take photos of my new friends and put them on my cell phone with names attached. I’ve kept doing that and now have more than 200 photos. I’ve shown these photos to many live steamers and several have suggested that I put the photos on this photo site so others can identify us by name. So here they are. If for any reason you want your photo removed, just eMail me, the link is at the bottom of this window. If you want your photo added, ask me at any event where I have my camera with me or send me a digital photo by eMail and I will add you to the gallery. Thank you to Carol Jobusch for sharing her 2003 yearbook photos for this album. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6551253 7/27/2012 2:32:49 AM Updated 01-22-2013. When I first became involved with live steam locomotives I met many new friends and was having trouble remembering who was who. I decided to take photos of my new friends and put them on my cell phone with names attached. I’ve kept doing that and now have more than 200 photos. I’ve shown these photos to many live steamers and several have suggested that I put the photos on this photo site so others can identify us by name. So here they are. If for any reason you want your photo removed, just eMail me, the link is at the bottom of this window. If you want your photo added, ask me at any event where I have my camera with me or send me a digital photo by eMail and I will add you to the gallery. Thank you to Carol Jobusch for sharing her 2003 yearbook photos for this album. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6102907 5/29/2012 2:51:50 AM May 2012 SoCal steamup at Mark Kelly’s residence in La Verne, California. Mark’s layout (around his pool) has dual 45mm track that is 120 feet in length with 11 foot radius curves. The models shown here are all working live steam locomotives and many were in motion when the photo was taken. Photos by Rick Parker http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6531069 5/28/2012 6:26:37 PM Updated 05-28-12. Sonny Wizelman’s scratch built “G” scale live steam Inspection Car “Leo”. Sonny’s Inspection Car is featured on the cover of “Steam In The Garden” magazine in the July/August 2012 issue #122. This issue also contains an article by Sonny detailing the construction of Leo. Photos are by Rick Parker & Sonny Wizelman with the operating photos taken at Gary Siegle’s Santa Barbara Railroad. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6535895 3/15/2012 12:43:14 AM Updated 04-05-12 http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6513746 2/20/2012 9:25:53 PM The February 2012 SoCal steamup was hosted at Eric Strauss’ residence in Sherman Oaks, California. Eric’s railroad is a raised dual loop system built upon a structure made of 2"x 6" wooden frames which are bolted together and supported on 4" x 4" posts. This raised framework in turn supports the track platform made of 5/16" thick Hardipanel concrete composite board. Although the entire line is nearly dead level, because of sloping terrain, the height of the railroad above grade varies from about 26" to 46". The earth in the area is very hard because of a very high clay content so the support posts do not go into the ground but instead are strap-mounted to precast concrete footers simply resting on a thin sand layer at ground level. The track is Llagas Creek nickel silver code 250 rail in their "narrow gauge" tie strips. Altogether, there are fourteen #6 turnouts including the three crossovers and six "yard" tracks for steaming up with lengths from 16 ft. to over 26 ft. The outside loop is 186 ft. long with a minimum radius of 8 ft. The inside loop is about 181 ft. long with a minimum radius of 7 ft.- 4". Access to the inside (running) area is provided by a hinged, counter-balanced, 4 ft. lift-bridge with it's closed (down) position magnetically held. Photos by Rick Parker http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6505567 2/17/2012 12:45:37 PM Updated 02-17-12. The 19th International Small Scale Steamup, Diamondhead 2012, was again held at the Diamond Resort in Diamondhead, Mississippi between January 15-22, 2012. There were 163 attendees from 31 states and 3 international locations (Canada, Great Britain, and West Indies). Some traveled by air, others by car, and a couple of us kept the faith and traveled by rail. Our host, Jerry Reshew initiated the steamups back in 1993. Other than 2006 when the aftermath of Hurricane Karina spoiled the show, Diamondhead has been a constant and welcoming respite from our everyday lives. This winter weekend event has now grown to a full week with 24 hour a day track time. There were three separate elevated dual track layouts, with steaming bays that accommodated both 45mm and 32mm locomotives and rolling stock. At the center of each layout and along the perimeters were areas for viewing, tables for servicing, display areas, and fellowship. Special events included four seminars (“Hank Povee's NORRIS” by John Riley, "Logging Steam" by Jerry Reshew, "A South African Train Adventure" by Jim Gabelich, and "Building the Adelaide & Lakeview RR Steeple Cab Locomotive" by Sonny Wizelman), The Flea Market, a concert by the Clack Valves and Cornets Steam Band, the Drawbar Pull, Wind-Up locos, the Exhibit Hall, Friday’s catered lunch, and Saturday Night Movies. One cannot talk about the Gulf Coast without mentioning their world famous cuisine. Evening meals at the Jourdan River Steamer, the Shed, and breakfast at the Waffle House were memorable occasions. Unfortunately I came down with the flu (or food poisoning) and missed most of the steamup although I was able to take a few photos including those displayed here. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6500608 1/26/2012 3:52:15 PM Updated 01-26-12. Sonny Wizelman’s scratch built “G” scale live steam operating model of the original electric Atlantic Shore Line Railway Steeple Cab Locomotive No. 100. These are the slides from a presentation made by Sonny Wizelman at the 2012 Diamondhead International Steamup in Diamondhead, Mississippi. The week-long steamup, held annually in January of each year, draws many live steamers from the Unites States and around the world. Sonny’s Steeple Cab Loco was featured on the cover of “Steam In The Garden” magazine in the November/December 2008 issue. Sonny’s presentation contains images of the magazine cover, the original Atlantic Shore Line Railway prototype locomotive, Sonny’s construction drawings, decals, and the loco itself. All photos, except the two B&W originals, are by Rick Parker. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6487236 12/1/2011 3:02:36 PM Updated 12-01-2011 http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6476315 8/23/2011 1:37:15 PM Updated 08-23-2011. The Illinois Railway Museum was founded in 1953 and claims to have the largest collection of railroad rolling stock in the United States with over 400 locomotives and cars of all types (with over half on display at any given time). The museum operates its own 4.7 mile demonstration railway with free rides. It is located approximately 55 miles northwest of Chicago in Union, Illinois. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6428310 7/31/2011 12:11:09 PM Updated 10-04-2011. The 2011 National Summer Steamup was the 16th year for this event and had 129 steamers attend including 5 from Canada. In addition to the steamers an additional 100 plus people came as guests. These are spouses, children and anyone interested in seeing what the steam up is like. This year the Steam Events team provides 3 large tracks with 7 loops. Two loops were dual gauge 45 and 32 mm and 5 were 45 mm. In addition, there was another smaller track with 2 additional 45 mm loops. Therefore, everyone had enough track time. Saturday night featured a BBQ out on the patio. The weather was warm but not hot and everyone stayed to talk and enjoy the fellowship after dinner. We followed the BBQ with our door prize drawing. 2011 was the National Summer Steamup’s 9th year at the Lions Gate Hotel. The venue fits everyone’s needs with a large, well lit, air conditioned room in which to run the trains. In the same building we have the dealer room and a room for the seminars. The building is free standing and not directly connected to the hotel so we do not bother anyone and no one bothers us. Next year's 18th National Summer Steamup will be held from Wed. July 18, 2012, starting at 6 pm until Sunday July 22 at noon at the Lions Gate Hotel. We hope you will make plans to attend. For additional information visit our website - www.summersteamup.com http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6415133 6/18/2011 5:03:35 PM The May 2011 SoCal steamup was hosted at Eric Strauss’ residence in Sherman Oaks, California. Eric’s railroad is a raised dual loop system built upon a structure made of 2"x 6" wooden frames which are bolted together and supported on 4" x 4" posts. This raised framework in turn supports the track platform made of 5/16" thick Hardipanel concrete composite board. Although the entire line is nearly dead level, because of sloping terrain, the height of the railroad above grade varies from about 26" to 46". The earth in the area is very hard because of a very high clay content so the support posts do not go into the ground but instead are strap-mounted to precast concrete footers simply resting on a thin sand layer at ground level. The track is Llagas Creek nickel silver code 250 rail in their "narrow gauge" tie strips. Altogether, there are fourteen #6 turnouts including the three crossovers and six "yard" tracks for steaming up with lengths from 16 ft. to over 26 ft. The outside loop is 186 ft. long with a minimum radius of 8 ft. The inside loop is about 181 ft. long with a minimum radius of 7 ft.- 4". Access to the inside (running) area is provided by a hinged, counter-balanced, 4 ft. lift-bridge with it's closed (down) position magnetically held. Photos by Rick Parker http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6391676 2/4/2011 1:35:54 AM Updated 02-08-11. The 18th International Small Scale Steamup, Diamondhead 2011, was again held at the Diamond Resort in Diamondhead, Mississippi between January 16-22, 2011. There were 168 attendees from 33 states and 4 international locations (Canada, Great Britain, Trinidad, and Peru). Some traveled by air, others by car, and I kept the faith and traveled by rail. Our host, Jerry Reshew initiated the steamups back in 1993. Other than 2006 when the aftermath of Hurricane Karina spoiled the show, Diamondhead has been a constant and welcoming respite from our everyday lives. This winter weekend event has now grown to a full week with 24 hour a day track time. There were three separate elevated dual track layouts, with steaming bays, that accommodated both 45mm and 32mm locomotives and rolling stock. At the center of each layout and along the perimeters were areas for viewing, tables for servicing, display areas, and fellowship. Special events included a seminar by Yves Guillaume “An introduction To Coal Firing a Gauge 1 Locomotive”, the Steam Flea Market, a concert by the Clack Valves and Cornets Steam Band, the Drawbar Pull, Sonny Wizelman’s Shay-up, Mamod Fever, Wind-Up locos, the Exhibit Hall, Friday’s catered lunch, and Saturday Night Movies “Murder On The Orient Express” and “Our Hospitality” with Buster Keaton. One cannot talk about the Gulf Coast without mentioning their world famous cuisine. Evening meals at the Jourdan River Steamer, Trapanis, Pier House restaurant, lunch at the Shed, and breakfast at the Waffle House were memorable occasions. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6311326 2/4/2011 1:24:56 AM Updated 01-22-2013. Jerry Reshew initiated the International Small Scale Steamups in Diamondhead Mississippi back in 1993. Other than 2006, when the aftermath of Hurricane Karina spoiled the show, Diamondhead has been a constant and welcoming respite from our everyday lives. This album contains the group pictures from all those steamups. Thanks to Carol Jobusch, photographer, for her generosity in providing all but two of the photos in this group photos album. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6314517 11/4/2010 9:00:21 PM California State RR Museum Railtown 1897 is in California’s gold country, and is home to the historic Jamestown Shops and Roundhouse of the Sierra Railway. Railtown has been the location of many western movies that involved steam trains. The first known filming was in 1919, for a silent movie called "The Red Glove." Railtown 1897 and the historic locomotives and railroad cars preserved here have appeared in more than 200 films, television productions, and commercials. Still a popular Hollywood location site, Railtown 1897 has been called "the most photographed railroad in the world." The California State Railroad Museum located in Old Sacramento, assumed responsibility for Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jul 1992. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6263770 11/3/2010 1:27:00 AM September 2010 SoCal steamup at Jim Gabelich's residence in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Jim has two layouts including an oval that is 60 feet in length with 10.5 foot radius curves. The platform is a semi-permanent elevated track, 6” high on one end and 44” high on the other end due to the sloping ground. This oval has double 45mm track with a single cross-over and steam up bay sidings on each side. On the other side of Jim’s house is an elevated track with dual 45mm and a single 32mm with steaming bays and a second single 45 mm track with grades, bridges and a tunnel. The models shown here are all working live steam locomotives and many were in motion when the photo was taken. Photos by Rick Parker http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=RickParkerPhoto&p=&AID=6260627