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[[File:Carl Purinton RedHen NELS Danvers 1946.jpg|thumb|right|400px|IBLS founder [[Charles A. Purinton|Carl Purinton]] with his 2-6-0 "Red Hen" with British lines. Photo taken by Don Hills at the original [[New England Live Steamers|NELS]] track in Danvers, 1946.]]
The basic concept of the IBLS since its founding in 1932 was to "put one live steam hobbyist in touch with another" in order that the new locomotive builder could obtain information that he might be searching for to assist in his individual construction project and not be made to feel like a so-called "lone wolf".  Another goal was to have live steam "meets" each year where all the brothers could "meet".
The basic concept of the IBLS since its founding in 1932 was to "put one live steam hobbyist in touch with another" in order that the new locomotive builder could obtain information that he might be searching for to assist in his individual construction project and not be made to feel like a so-called "lone wolf".  Another goal was to have live steam "meets" each year where all the brothers could "meet".


The IBLS does not have a formal dues structure as do other organizations. We rely solely on donations from individuals and clubs to simply help to defray postage costs.
Membership is open to all those involved or interested in the [[Live Steam]] hobby.  This definition has grown to include all types of locomotive equipment, including steam, diesel, electric, etc.
 
The IBLS does not have a formal dues structure as do other organizations. We rely solely on donations from individuals and clubs to simply help defray postage costs.


See also [[History of IBLS]].
See also [[History of IBLS]].
'''Interview with Carl Purinton, 1989'''
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== Bibliograph ==
== Bibliograph ==


* "What is the B.L.S.?", <i>[[Live Steam Magazine]]</i>, August 1967
* "What is the B.L.S.?", <i>[[Live Steam Magazine]]</i>, August 1967

Revision as of 13:29, 28 August 2018

IBLS founder Carl Purinton with his 2-6-0 "Red Hen" with British lines. Photo taken by Don Hills at the original NELS track in Danvers, 1946.

The basic concept of the IBLS since its founding in 1932 was to "put one live steam hobbyist in touch with another" in order that the new locomotive builder could obtain information that he might be searching for to assist in his individual construction project and not be made to feel like a so-called "lone wolf". Another goal was to have live steam "meets" each year where all the brothers could "meet".

Membership is open to all those involved or interested in the Live Steam hobby. This definition has grown to include all types of locomotive equipment, including steam, diesel, electric, etc.

The IBLS does not have a formal dues structure as do other organizations. We rely solely on donations from individuals and clubs to simply help defray postage costs.

See also History of IBLS.

Interview with Carl Purinton, 1989
<videoflash>m5rhjtoP7y4</videoflash>

Bibliograph