Went to a truck show out at McLean Mill today. This is Canada's only steam operated sawmill that has survived. It's operational again and has been for some time. There was a truck show today, but I spent most of my time taking pictures of the loggine equipment and a bit of train equipment. Lots of close-ups of detail.

They actually yarded logs with a high-line and steam donkey, then loaded them on a truck with a gas punk. Anyway, I hope you find the pictures helpful, or at least interesting.

Here's the link to the Photobucket album.

 Here's a blast from the past. . . (see video).

I remember when Athearn used to photoshop their trains on real track/train scenes.  

I think ExactRail and BLMA do the best job of marketing.  Since Athearn was bought by Horizon, they are doing a good job as well.  

Anyone attending the Narrow Gauge Convention this week?  I plan on attending at least one day of it.

Tom C.

 I just got an e-mail announcement from ExactRail.  They are coming out with a really SWEET Bay Window Caboose.

Ah - I miss the SP and the days of a caboose at the end of the train.  

http://www.exactrail.com/index.php/announcements

PS:  I don't work for ExactRail - so this is not a plug for them.