LALS 06/15/08 part II

On June 15th, 2008, I visited the Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum to take footage of the daily railroad operations. Since my Riding Railkits Inc. 4-Wheel Switcher was in the shops for repairs at that time, I honestly had nothing better to do. This was my first time using my Sony Handycam and Premier Elements, so please excuse me for the not-so-perfect camera handling, titles, etc.
Taken by Alex O'Donnell on June 15th, 2008. All content is © copyright 2008 Alex O'Donnell. Unauthorized reproduction will result in reporting.

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• Museum
• LALS
• Griffith
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• Train

[chappybolo]

Yeah, It ran real well that day too, but driving a steamer in that weather was hot!

-Oskar

[AODProds]

Yeah, running a steam engine is hard, but in sizzling weather is even harder.

-Alex

[AODProds]

That's a two tone Cadillac horn. I like that horn too.

-Alex

[AODProds]

Yeah, it's a nice engine.

-Alex

[AODProds]

That's a 1.5" scale propane fired live steam vertical boiler 0-4-0. The car behind it is a club owned SP "Daylight" custom center bench car with ends with window holes. The red caboose is a club owned conductor's riding car with a compressed air (No compressor, which means they have to refill it a lot) tank to provide air for the consist brakes.

-Alex

[AODProds]

Yes, he'll be firing it up on the 22 I believe. I got to drive it, though you can't see it in any of the footage (All parts).

-Alex

[garretthamster]

out of interested. what gaoge is that steamer at 6:00

[AODProds]

Mine too. It's a club owned engine that any certified engineer can drive. I heard it used to pull more than 7 cars, but they've cut it down since the Sutchville Reconfiguration Project. It has a loud airhorn, and a beautiful sound system horn (Modelled after the Nathan M-3H). It is one of the few 1.5" scale electrics at the club.