The EBT's Fall Event, and for the first time in several years the EBT had two active steam locomotives. The FEBT held its Fall Reunion in conjuction.
Speeder [2005oct7,speeder1]
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This original EBT speeder was purchased by FEBT from a private collector
and returned to its home rails. It was in good condition, and a couple
of experienced volunteers are getting it checked out.
Speeder [2005oct7,speeder2]
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Gotta grease the bearings.
Speeder [2005oct7,speeder3]
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The drive belt needed some reconditioning. In the end, a new belt
was obtained.
Coal Train [2005oct7,coal1]
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Hoppers roll through Colgate Grove.
Coal Train [2005oct7,coal2]
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The M-7 has the photographer's train turned and on the main to clear
the way for the coal train to turn and head south first.
Coal Train [2005oct7,coal3]
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Number 15, the lead engine, has cut off and gone around the wye
by itself. Number 14 will take the coal train around the wye
and then couple up again.
Coal Train [2005oct7,coal4]
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Number 15 with the coal train back in Rockhill Furnace.
Speeder [2005oct7,setout]
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For a second year, a speeder was spotted on the jigger track
out at Runk Road to add some interest for visitors. This is the
coal doubleheader photographers' train boarding for the return trip.
Hopper 802 [2005oct7,rainy]
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Just look at that water bead on hopper 802! Isn't that nice? (The beading,
not the rain)
Number14 [2005oct7,141]
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Loco 14 waits at the south end of the yard.
M1 [2005oct7,m1]
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M1 parked beside the static number 17.
Number 17 [2005oct7,static]
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Locomotive 17 was on static display at the front of a general freight.
Two Steamers [2005oct7,twosteamers]
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There, proof that it's not just one locomotive! There really are two of them.
FEBT Display [2005oct7,display]
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The FEBT used the paintshop and its new floor to showcase the
work the organization is undertaking... such as the new floor!
Night Train Line [2005oct7,nightline]
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The line for the night trains is impressive as always. It's chilly,
but at least it's not raining.
Picnic Train [2005oct7,caboose]
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Number 14 waits in the yard with the picnic train.
Passenger Train [2005oct7,15yard]
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Loco 15 waits with the passenger train amidst hoppers just like
in the old days.
Roster Shot [2005oct7,roster]
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17, M1, and 15 all lined up.
Passenger Train [2005oct7,15pass]
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Loco 15 with the passenger train.
Boarding [2005oct7,passtrain]
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Preparing for boarding.
Passenger Train [2005oct7,15wye]
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Loco 15 backs its train around the wye.
Passenger Train [2005oct7,15yard2]
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Loco 15 heads toward the station after turning on the wye.
17 and 15 [2005oct7,1715]
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Number 15 pushes a cold 17 across the turntable and into the roundhouse.
15 Service [2005oct7,15service]
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Loco 15 is serviced at the ash pit at the end of the day.
page by Bill Adams
