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The late Victor Shattock of Oakland, CA. Founder of the Golden Gate Live Steamers in 1936. "Vic" was regarded as the "Dean of Live Steam" in the Western United States. He built an extensive 2 1/2-inch gauge railway layout in the basement of his home that operated on steam like the real thing. The layout had switches, yards, turntable, signal system, bridges and was enjoyed by thousands of visitors for many years!