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National Train Day
On May 10, 1869, in Promontory Summit, Utah, the "golden spike" was driven into the final tie that joined 1,776 miles of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railways, ceremonially creating the nation's first transcontinental railroad. And America was transformed. May 10th, 2008 is the first National Train Day you can click here for more information.
Shay Locomotive at a New Lower Price!
A beautiful locomotive at a new price! Click here for more info, or go to the For Sale page to check it out.
This Week in Railroad History
MAY 05 1865 - America's first recorded train robbery occurs when a group of unidentified men loot an overturned Ohio & Mississippi train at North Bend, Ohio, between St. Louis and Cincinnati.
Car Barn Photos
Haven't been out to the Club in awhile? Click here for the progress on the Car Barn. You can also click the link on the Photographs page.
| 05/11/08 | Run Day - Westbound Outside Loop |
| 05/17/08 | Work Day - Monthly Club Meeting |
| 05/25/08 | Run Day - Westbound Figure Eight |
| 06/08/08 | Run Day - Eastbound Outside Loop |
Club events, the Spring Meet and of course Words O' Wisdom from our Club President.
Spring Meet PhotosThanks to all the Club members who assisted thoughout the Meet, and to our visitors that braved the unseasonally hot days and high fuel prices to run on our Railroad.
April 13th Run DayBlue skies, a toasty 98 degrees and a lot of engines. See the pictures here.
The April ChronicleChock full of Railroading Goodness!
Road Trip PhotosMike Hitchcock provides some photos of the SBLS Spring Meet.
Current weather for Riverside, California
