Would this convention include organized trips to the Tweetsie Park (which we HOPE will still be exactly where it is today) and the DRG? David johnnyetwnc <johnnyg@...> wrote: Hi all, Everyone sh

One other area steam operation from about that time period (late 60's, very early 70's) was on the Yancey County Railroad. The manager there got his hands on a tiny 0-4-0 tank engine and a couple of o

I saw the Maggie Valley operation in steam once......on the tail end of a Sunday drive with my grandfather who was also a rail buff. We pulled up just as the last train of the day arrived back at the

#12 in the gorge again? Splendid. That would be incredible.......but as you point out, I'm not sure how Mouse Mine #9 could tie in with the higher work of our Lord and Savior! One logistics question t

The movie you're thinking of was "October Sky" set in 1950's Coalwood, WV. It was based on Homer Hickum's book "The Rocket Boys". Great movie. The 4501 was lettered Norfolk & Western for authenticity.

That's the address they give. I've heard elsewhere that they don't expect to have the 1702 back under steam until 2008 either. But that's hearsay. Mike West <west9628@...> wrote: I heard rec

TVRM operates a number of excursions down into North Georgia on what was once, I think, a Central of Georgia line. Maybe they plan to use this locomotive on those trips. That would be a reason for the

JC has most of the chain hotels represented. I'd suggest the Red Roof Inn there.....it looks acceptable from the interstate......but that's primarily because I have their membership card and earn cred

Thanks for sharing your work with us. These photographs are supurb and you've done a marvelous job of capturing the essence of 'Tweetsie'........something that means different things to different peop

Earlier this evening I was browsing around eBay looking for old railroad and bus timetables. I have particularly been trying to root out a timetable for buses operated by the East Tennessee & Western

Thanks Tim.......the doubleheaded steam Sunday and after hours photo shoot Saturday are what I'm looking for. David Tim Smith <tweetsieengineer@...> wrote: David, to answer your question, there

Hey Jerry, Actually, the 10th is my birthday and becuase of that my wife too is willing to come along on a railfan event! Hopefully we'll see you there.......though we might duck down 321 for the nigh

I'm curious what special events are planned for the Tweetsie Railfan weekend September 9th and 10th? In particular, will there be an after hours photo excursion with runbys Saturday and doubleheaded s

I I had an email yesterday from a fellow I've talked with through a group for old Trailways Bus Drivers. (I'm not one of those but I have driven buses for youth groups on the side.) At any rate, this

For starters, you can watch the locomotive depart and cross the trestle from the parking lot of the amusement park. You can also see the train when it returns from it's three mile adventure. It makes

Yes.........one hurling often led to others. Fortunately most everything on the interior of these buses was made of chrome, plastic, or rubber so hosing your bus out was an easy prospect. I can still

One of my student jobs (as a mature non-partying graduate student) was driving a bus for the University of Maryland shuttle system.......essentially school buses for college students. Maryland's shutt

Jerry, This is NOT a choice. Great college football vs. live steam? The train wins every time. What is 'great college football' anyway? I'm a Kentucky fan and I really don't believe there is such a th

Hi Dan, There is a better route for someone who likes to get off the interstate (and most people going to Tweetsie are that kind of person!). I would suggest that you consider getting off I-85 north a

If you're willing to commute about an hour each way, there are a couple or three of the old mom and pop motor hotels still alive and kicking in Burnsville, NC that would probably be a little more reas