Rail Fan 2001 at Temple, Texas
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| courtesy of Bosshard Radio Service by ke5c |
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Rail Fan 2001 at Temple, Texas |
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| My amateur radio friend Floyd invited me to the train show. (Click to enlarge in new window) | ||||||||
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| As a "wireless" telegrapher, Floyd first learned International Morse code. However, the "mother tongue" as spoken by "wire" (railroad) telegraphers like Norman was American Morse code. Here Floyd sends American Morse while Norman copies. (Click to enlarge) | ||||||||
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| All the while trouble was brewing outside. Fortunately, the Fight'n Sixth Texas Cavalry was camped nearby. Their lieutenant was seen asking an hombre to bid the Railroad Station adios. (Click to enlarge) | ||||||||
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| Unfortunately, this hombre was not alone and had other ideas. (Click to enlarge) | ||||||||
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| The Captain called out the entire troop. Advancing against ferocious fire, they dispatched the hombre and his gang to their just fate. (Click to enlarge) | ||||||||
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| With the depot and museum again secure, Bill from the Central Texas Area Model Railroaders adjusted the club's exhibit. (Click to enlarge) | ||||||||
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| Here are just a few of the museum's many exhibits. Be sure to check out the red arrow. (Click to enlarge) | ||||||||
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