Walter Johnston - Revision history

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	: Walter Johnston had quite a railroad on a farm. It was just across the border from Chicago in Indiana. My diesel was the first diesel to run on his track. He later came to visit me in Homestead, Florida and ran my diesel there. I don't know what may have happened to his track. It was on property that his relative [[Emery Ohlenkamp]] (the injector manufacturer) owned.		: Walter Johnston had quite a railroad on a farm. It was just across the border from Chicago in Indiana. My diesel was the first diesel to run on his track. He later came to visit me in Homestead, Florida and ran my diesel there. I don't know what may have happened to his track. It was on property that his relative [[Emery Ohlenkamp]] (the injector manufacturer) owned.

			Leonard Carey Williams wrote on <i>Facebook</i>, 4 February 2020:

			: Walter was very kind letting me run his Hudson. It was a wonderful running engine. I was 9...first touch of steam...never have been the same since.

	== Hobbies, Unlimited! ==		== Hobbies, Unlimited! ==

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	[[File:TheJohnstonLine Hudson 1973.PNG\|thumb\|center\|400px\|The Johnston Line... in miniature Miniature railroad pictured above is one-eighth full size, is fired with coal and is capable of carrying passengers on the 1/2 mile Johnston Line in northwest Indiana.]]		[[File:TheJohnstonLine Hudson 1973.PNG\|thumb\|center\|400px\|The Johnston Line... in miniature Miniature railroad pictured above is one-eighth full size, is fired with coal and is capable of carrying passengers on the 1/2 mile Johnston Line in northwest Indiana.]]

			== Obituary ==

			[[Emery Ohlenkamp]], Ray Pieper and Bill Schreiber wrote the following obituary, which appeared in <i>[[Live Steam Magazine]]</i>, January 1980, page 59:

			: [[Walter Johnston\|Walter S. Johnston]] of Blue Island, Illinois, passed away on October 30, 1979 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on December 28, 1901, and is survived by his wife, Lillian.

			: Walter was a pioneer in Live Steam. The New York Central Hudson that he had built to 1-1/2 inch scale was a beautiful and excellent locomotive to run. He built another to 3/4 inch scale, as well. He operated his 1-1/2 inch scale locomotive for 27 years on his magnificent Johnston Line layout near Cedar Lake, Indiana. All were invited to try their hand at the throttle of the 2031 and many new engineers were created with his help. Incidentally, the Johnston line was featured in the June 1978 issue of <i>[[Live Steam Magazine]]</i>.

			: Funeral services were held at the Grace United Methodist Church in Blue Island where Walter was a very active member.

			: Walter was a fine craftsman, a good business executive, a civic-minded Rotarian, and a fine Christian gentleman. He leaves behind a host of friends who appreciate having shared Live Steam operations with him.

	== References ==		== References ==

	* <i>The Miniature Locomotive</i> magazine, March-April 1953		* <i>The Miniature Locomotive</i> magazine, March-April 1953

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	During the program, Johnston will recall some of the aspects of steam power as learned from his father, who was a Rock Island locomotive engineer.		During the program, Johnston will recall some of the aspects of steam power as learned from his father, who was a Rock Island locomotive engineer.

	There will be a slide presentation entitled, "A Journey to Yesterday" featuring a steam train trip to Colorado over the Burlington Railroad with a steam trip to Rock Springs, Wyoming, on the Union Pacific Railroad and steam trips on the DRGW Narrow Gauge railroad from Alamosa to Durango, and Durango to Silverton and return. This was an ~~oustanding~~ trip for rail fans sponsored by the Illini Railroad Club.		There will be a slide presentation entitled, "A Journey to Yesterday" featuring a steam train trip to Colorado over the Burlington Railroad with a steam trip to Rock Springs, Wyoming, on the Union Pacific Railroad and steam trips on the DRGW Narrow Gauge railroad from Alamosa to Durango, and Durango to Silverton and return. This was an outstanding trip for rail fans sponsored by the Illini Railroad Club.

	This program is open to the public. "Railroading in the Age of Steam" is the fifth and final program in a series which began last fall. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.		This program is open to the public. "Railroading in the Age of Steam" is the fifth and final program in a series which began last fall. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

	The Johnston Line... in miniature
	Miniature railroad pictured above is one-eighth full size, is fired with coal and is capable of carrying passengers on the 1/2 mile Johnston Line in northwest Indiana.		[[File:TheJohnstonLine Hudson 1973.PNG\|thumb\|center\|400px\|The Johnston Line... in miniature Miniature railroad pictured above is one-eighth full size, is fired with coal and is capable of carrying passengers on the 1/2 mile Johnston Line in northwest Indiana.]]

	== References ==		== References ==

	* <i>The Miniature Locomotive</i> magazine, March-April 1953		* <i>The Miniature Locomotive</i> magazine, March-April 1953

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	<i>Suburbanite Economist</i>, Thursday, May 10, 1973		<i>Suburbanite Economist</i>, Thursday, May 10, 1973
	[[File:WalterSJohnston.PNG\|thumb\|right\|~~300px~~\|Walter S. Johnston]]		[[File:WalterSJohnston.PNG\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Walter S. Johnston]]

	Railroaders, past and present, will be interested in hearing [[Walter Johnston\|Walter S. Johnston]] speak on "Railroading in the Age of Steam" at the Blue Island Public library, 2433 York St., Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m.		Railroaders, past and present, will be interested in hearing [[Walter Johnston\|Walter S. Johnston]] speak on "Railroading in the Age of Steam" at the Blue Island Public library, 2433 York St., Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m.

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	<i>Suburbanite Economist</i>, Thursday, May 10, 1973		<i>Suburbanite Economist</i>, Thursday, May 10, 1973
			[[File:WalterSJohnston.PNG\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Walter S. Johnston]]

	Railroaders, past and present, will be interested in hearing [[Walter Johnston\|Walter S. Johnston]] speak on "Railroading in the Age of Steam" at the Blue Island Public library, 2433 York St., Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m.		Railroaders, past and present, will be interested in hearing [[Walter Johnston\|Walter S. Johnston]] speak on "Railroading in the Age of Steam" at the Blue Island Public library, 2433 York St., Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m.

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 — Richard C. Underwood
 == References ==
 * <i>The Miniature Locomotive</i> magazine, March-April 1953

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 : Walter Johnston had quite a railroad on a farm.  It was just across the border from Chicago in Indiana.  My diesel was the first diesel to run on his track.  He later came to visit me in Homestead, Florida and ran my diesel there.  I don't know what may have happened to his track.  It was on property that his relative [[Emery Ohlenkamp]] (the injector manufacturer) owned.
 == References ==
 * <i>The Miniature Locomotive</i> magazine, March-April 1953

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	File:WalterJohnston abt1970-2.PNG		File:WalterJohnston abt1970-2.PNG
	File:WalterJohnstons Hudson 1970.PNG\|Walter's Hudson		File:WalterJohnstons Hudson 1970.PNG\|Walter's Hudson
			File:WalterSJohnston Hudson NALS No1Vol9.jpg\|Walter S. Johnston and his No. 2031. She is 1-1/2 inch scale, 7-1/2 inch gauge and weighs 1440 pounds dry. She is the motive power for the Johnston Line, a 2000 foot pike having many curves and heavy grades. Train equipment consists of 3 flat cars, 3 gondolas, a tank car and caboose. Three more cars are under construction. From <i>[[The North American Live Steamer]]</i>, Number 1 Volume 9, 1956.
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	File:WalterJohnston abt1970.PNG\|Walter Johnston at his track in Indiana, just outside of Chicago, Ill. From video of [[Bill Koster]], about 1970.		File:WalterJohnston abt1970.PNG\|Walter Johnston at his track in Indiana, just outside of Chicago, Ill. From video of [[Bill Koster]], about 1970.
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			File:WalterJohnstons Hudson 1970.PNG\|Walter's Hudson
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	File:TheJohnstonLine herald.PNG\|The herald on the tender of Walter's Hudson		File:TheJohnstonLine herald.PNG\|The herald on the tender of Walter's Hudson
	File:WalterJohnston abt1970.PNG\|Walter Johnston at his track in Indiana, just outside of Chicago, Ill.		File:WalterJohnston abt1970.PNG\|Walter Johnston at his track in Indiana, just outside of Chicago, Ill. From video of [[Bill Koster]], about 1970.
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