Alva Trook

The North American Live Steamer, Volume 1, Number 6, 1956

Attention All Midwestern Live Steamers

Come out to Alva Trooks

October 6 and 7

1200 foot loop 3/4 inch scale. Steam bays for 30 locomotives. Rest rooms - Meals served. Everything for a wonderful two days.

Bill Yoder posted on Chaski.Org:

This brings back memories. I was at this track for the summer meet in 1958, I believe. That was along with my Dad, Enos Yoder. He should still have an 8 mm movie of that visit. The scenes included a spiffy, C&NW-style 4-4-2 as well as a PRR K4.

Personal Info

Alva B Trook was born on August 24, 1907. His wife was Dorothy. He died on December 13, 1991 at 84 years old. Alva B Trook's last known residence is at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.