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It was led by engine #4141, UP's tribute to President George H.W. Bush. The engine's paint scheme is based on Air Force One, and its number reflects the Senior Bush's status as the 41st President of the U.S. |
These pictures were made by club member Ken England. Thanks, Ken. |
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Member Dusty Garison brought his 42" x 32" N-scale coffee table layout. |
Visitors to the exhibit enjoyed the variety of operating layouts. |
Member Ken England operated what he calls his "family reunion" 4'x8' layout. Here, a T&P unit in their Swamp Holly orange holds the main, while an Abilene & Southern steam engine works the siding. |
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We saw lots of trains in lots of different scales that day, including... Z scale, rolling through an orchard |
N scale (note the bluebonnets) |
HO scale |
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HO scale |
O & O-27 scale |
G scale |
and even 1:1 scale! |
Taking a picture of Ken R. taking a picture, as Ken E. tries to hide behind the sign pole. |
A beautiful N-scale airport featuring various types of aircraft |
Mt. Rushmore on the Central Texas N-trak layout |
Electric signs light up the city landscape. |
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"City Sidewalks" is the annual Christmas parade through Downtown Abilene. |
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Jim Gibson (right) operated this 10' x 10' modular O-scale layout in the Abilene Reporter News' garage. |
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Photo and caption by Mike Z. |
 Three views of the layout, including Ken's switching yard... |
rounding the bend... |
...and Cody's industrial area. |
Except as noted, Christmas Lane photos, courtesy Leisa Darr. Thanks, Leisa. |
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