David Rose
Gallery
This 0-4-2 was built for the composer David Rose, now owned by Richard Farmer. Photo taken at Los Angeles Live Steamers Small Scales Meet, July 2015, by Andy R, from Chaski.org
Left to right, Dave Rose, Les Friend and Dick Jackson examine Bob Day's 1 inch scale Hudson type J locomotive at Bob's home. From "The Miniature Locomotive", Nov-Dec 1952.
Bob Day's} home, left to right are Dave Rose, Les Friend, Dick Jackson and Bob Day. In the background is the Engine House. The locomotive is on the hydraulic hoist used to lift it from ground level to bench top in house. The hoist also serves as a turntable. From "The Miniature Locomotive", Nov-Dec 1952.
Dave Rose's railroad completely circles his home in the San Fernando Valley. In this photo brother Harry Rose caught the train passing through a section of the front yard. From The Miniature Locomotive, September-October 1954.
The Rest of the Story
David Rose introduced Walt Disney to live steam.