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Choo Chew Saturday

September 22, 2007

About 200 people joined in the railroading fun today at the Bitter Creek Western Railroad (BCWRR). Our greatest thanks to Karl and all the folks at the BCWRR for hosting our fundraiser!

Article in the Santa Maria Times.








This is now the cut formerly known as Tunnel #1.


Don works a connection that used to run through the tunnel.


And here are the remnants of the tunnel structure. Whenever rebuilt, they'll be starting from scratch.


Harry, Jack, and Mike (L to R) get ready for the big day.






Phil and Dick unload some folding tables for the store.








Keith Hatfield and family.



Santa Maria Style BBQ!




Ken Reiter engineers his father's No. 4158.




Kevin engineering his model of SMVRR's low-nose GP-9, No. 1801.












Engineers enjoy their lunch breaks! This is Charlie Dockstader with his Central Pacific No. 229.






A young railroader gave this stick to the Stationmaster as a Thank You! at the end of the day.

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