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: Ron Paddock, a charter member of the AV&W, and one of three who began construction on the railroad in 1971, passed away today, suffering from an extended illness. Ron, Paul Beverung and myself started the railroad, and the three of us celebrated the finishing of our first loop of track that summer. Ron insisted in taking a "first" run during the middle of a summer rain storm, with me standing inside the depot looking out the window! Ron was a helicopter pilot serving with Paul during Vietnam and was an avid fan of the Erie Railroad, collecting many Erie locomotives and rolling stock. He had a positive attitude and was one of the most friendly people I ever knew, always willing to help with any project until he became ill. He attended his last meet during the 40th anniversary meet (2012) where the RON PADDOCK TRANSFER was named after him. Funeral services will be held at the National Cemetery in Arlington after the July Fourth holiday. So long old friend! We'll see you later at one of those heavenly train meets. | : Ron Paddock, a charter member of the AV&W, and one of three who began construction on the railroad in 1971, passed away today, suffering from an extended illness. Ron, Paul Beverung and myself started the railroad, and the three of us celebrated the finishing of our first loop of track that summer. Ron insisted in taking a "first" run during the middle of a summer rain storm, with me standing inside the depot looking out the window! Ron was a helicopter pilot serving with Paul during Vietnam and was an avid fan of the Erie Railroad, collecting many Erie locomotives and rolling stock. He had a positive attitude and was one of the most friendly people I ever knew, always willing to help with any project until he became ill. He attended his last meet during the 40th anniversary meet (2012) where the RON PADDOCK TRANSFER was named after him. Funeral services will be held at the National Cemetery in Arlington after the July Fourth holiday. So long old friend! We'll see you later at one of those heavenly train meets. | ||
[[File:LastSpikeOfOriginal AVWRR TerryMcGrath PaulBeverung RonPaddock 20120504.jpg|thumb|center|500px|4 May 2012: Paul Beverung driving the last spike completing the ORIGINAL Annetta Valley & Western that was started 40 years ago this year. Standing to his left is Terry McGrath, owner, and seated in the Gator in the background is Ron Paddock; these 3 guys started this outfit 40 years ago. Photo by Terry Shirley.]] | |||
=== First SWLS Fall Meet === | |||
Michael McGrath shared the following, February 2018: | |||
: The first fall meet of the [[Southwestern Live Steamers]] was held fall 1973. [[Frank Mann]] came with his massive ATSF 5001, and many others attended as well. Terry McGrath said it was a disaster. A Texas thunderstorm poured rain. The water well quit working, and the well truck got stuck. Frank's 50001 went on the ground. Terry swore he wouldn't host another meet. But we know he hosted meets the rest of his life. | |||
: Terry later gave up the fall meet and [[Jack Haskins]] began hosting it. When [[John Enders]] bowed out of hosting the SWLS Spring meet Terry stepped up and offered the AVWRR. | |||
: Terry started the AVWRR club, and invited friends in the hobby that all got along well. | |||
: Terry was also a founding member of the [[Southwestern Live Steamers]]. He began hosting the fall once [[John Enders]] closed his railroad. The business meeting was held on the Saturday afternoon of the meet. Everyone would stop running, change into nice clothes, and meet at the country club for supper and a business meeting. After a few years Terry promoted the idea of having the business meeting at supper at track-side, and it has been done that way ever since. | |||
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File:LiveSteamers AnnettaValleyWesternRR.jpg|Looking south as two live steamers make their way back to Terrytown Station at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad. PHoto by Tom Stamey. | File:LiveSteamers AnnettaValleyWesternRR.jpg|Looking south as two live steamers make their way back to Terrytown Station at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad. PHoto by Tom Stamey. | ||
File:ClarenceKing DepartingTerrytownStation AVWRR.jpg|Clarence King departing Terrytown Station of the Annetta Valley and Western Railroad. Photo by Tom Stamey. | File:ClarenceKing DepartingTerrytownStation AVWRR.jpg|Clarence King departing Terrytown Station of the Annetta Valley and Western Railroad. Photo by Tom Stamey. | ||
File:Paul King Pacific at AVWRR 1978 by Connor Sweet.png|Paul King, son of Clarence King, at the throttle of his father's Pacific at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad, 1978. Photo by Connor Sweet, provided by Shane Murphy. | |||
File:KennyRhodes SantaFe AVWRR.jpg|[[Kenny Rhodes]] at the throttle of a Koster's Miniature Railroad Supply diesel. Photo by Tom Stamey. | File:KennyRhodes SantaFe AVWRR.jpg|[[Kenny Rhodes]] at the throttle of a Koster's Miniature Railroad Supply diesel. Photo by Tom Stamey. | ||
File:TerryAdams QAP574 AnnettaValleyWestern.jpg|Terry Adams and his QA&P #574 Allen Mogul at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad. Photo by Stanley Robinson. | File:TerryAdams QAP574 AnnettaValleyWestern.jpg|Terry Adams and his QA&P #574 Allen Mogul at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad. Photo by [[Stanley Robinson]]. | ||
File:JackHaskings SilverEagle AnnettaValleyWesternRR.jpg|Jack Haskings' "Silver Eagle" Atlantic on the turntable at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad. Jack is in the left | File:JackHaskings SilverEagle AnnettaValleyWesternRR.jpg|Jack Haskings' "Silver Eagle" Atlantic on the turntable at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad. Jack is in the left foreground with his hand on the turntable air valve. Photo by Stanley Robinson. | ||
File:AVWRR AlmostAtOldWellHouse abt1977 byTerryAdams.jpg|Jason Adams at the throttle nearing the old well house at the Annetta Valley & Western RR, about 1977. The lettering was all hand painted, including the mural on the headlight, by former Disney artist "Hoppy". Photo by Terry Adams. | |||
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=== Burgess Creek & Southern === | |||
The original name of the railroad was the "Burgess Creek & Southern Railroad", as of 1 August 1974. The line is close to Burgess Creek. Terry Shirley found this brochure in an old copy of Live Steam magazine. | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:29, 5 January 2021
Track Plan
History
From Terry McGrath, 2 July 2013:
- Ron Paddock, a charter member of the AV&W, and one of three who began construction on the railroad in 1971, passed away today, suffering from an extended illness. Ron, Paul Beverung and myself started the railroad, and the three of us celebrated the finishing of our first loop of track that summer. Ron insisted in taking a "first" run during the middle of a summer rain storm, with me standing inside the depot looking out the window! Ron was a helicopter pilot serving with Paul during Vietnam and was an avid fan of the Erie Railroad, collecting many Erie locomotives and rolling stock. He had a positive attitude and was one of the most friendly people I ever knew, always willing to help with any project until he became ill. He attended his last meet during the 40th anniversary meet (2012) where the RON PADDOCK TRANSFER was named after him. Funeral services will be held at the National Cemetery in Arlington after the July Fourth holiday. So long old friend! We'll see you later at one of those heavenly train meets.
4 May 2012: Paul Beverung driving the last spike completing the ORIGINAL Annetta Valley & Western that was started 40 years ago this year. Standing to his left is Terry McGrath, owner, and seated in the Gator in the background is Ron Paddock; these 3 guys started this outfit 40 years ago. Photo by Terry Shirley.
First SWLS Fall Meet
Michael McGrath shared the following, February 2018:
- The first fall meet of the Southwestern Live Steamers was held fall 1973. Frank Mann came with his massive ATSF 5001, and many others attended as well. Terry McGrath said it was a disaster. A Texas thunderstorm poured rain. The water well quit working, and the well truck got stuck. Frank's 50001 went on the ground. Terry swore he wouldn't host another meet. But we know he hosted meets the rest of his life.
- Terry later gave up the fall meet and Jack Haskins began hosting it. When John Enders bowed out of hosting the SWLS Spring meet Terry stepped up and offered the AVWRR.
- Terry started the AVWRR club, and invited friends in the hobby that all got along well.
- Terry was also a founding member of the Southwestern Live Steamers. He began hosting the fall once John Enders closed his railroad. The business meeting was held on the Saturday afternoon of the meet. Everyone would stop running, change into nice clothes, and meet at the country club for supper and a business meeting. After a few years Terry promoted the idea of having the business meeting at supper at track-side, and it has been done that way ever since.
John Smyth running his Pacific at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad. This was taken in the late 1970's on the earliest version of the AV&W. John's son, Carrie, is in the white short-sleeve shirt. Terry Shirley is in the blue shirt taking the photograph. Photo provided by Terry Shirley.
John Smyth and Tom Stamey at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad.
A view of Lake Louise looking north-west, May 2000. Photo by Frolin Marek.
The young man is Jason Adams, son of Terry and Suzi Adams. David Eads is the man in the overalls with red hair and beard. Photo by Tom Stamey.
A Clishay waiting at the station of the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad. Photo by Tom Stamey.
This is how locomotives were loaded/unload prior to installation of the transfer table at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad. Photo by Tom Stamey.
Looking south as two live steamers make their way back to Terrytown Station at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad. PHoto by Tom Stamey.
Clarence King departing Terrytown Station of the Annetta Valley and Western Railroad. Photo by Tom Stamey.
Paul King, son of Clarence King, at the throttle of his father's Pacific at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad, 1978. Photo by Connor Sweet, provided by Shane Murphy.
Kenny Rhodes at the throttle of a Koster's Miniature Railroad Supply diesel. Photo by Tom Stamey.
Terry Adams and his QA&P #574 Allen Mogul at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad. Photo by Stanley Robinson.
Jack Haskings' "Silver Eagle" Atlantic on the turntable at the Annetta Valley & Western Railroad. Jack is in the left foreground with his hand on the turntable air valve. Photo by Stanley Robinson.
Jason Adams at the throttle nearing the old well house at the Annetta Valley & Western RR, about 1977. The lettering was all hand painted, including the mural on the headlight, by former Disney artist "Hoppy". Photo by Terry Adams.
Burgess Creek & Southern
The original name of the railroad was the "Burgess Creek & Southern Railroad", as of 1 August 1974. The line is close to Burgess Creek. Terry Shirley found this brochure in an old copy of Live Steam magazine.
Place Names
- Mary Ann's Creek is named for Mary Ann Beverung, wife of Paul Beverung, co-founder of the AVWRR
- Terry Town Station is name for Terry McGrath, co-founder of the AVWRR
- Paddock Transfer is named for Ron Paddock, co-founder of the AVWRR
- Grizzly Flats siding is a nod to Ward Kimball's Grizzly Flats Railroad
- Pickard Crossing is named for Roy Pickard, founder of the Comanche & Indian Gap Railroad
- Nussbaum Gorge is named for Matt Nussbaum
- Lake Louise is named for Louise Gray, wife of Bob Gray
- Gray Yard is named for Bob Gray
- Maddox Junction
- Stamey Loop is named for Tom Stamey
- Biscuit Junction
- Rio Vista
- El Dorado
- West Fork
- Lucks Engine House is name for Jack Lucks
2002 Website Gallery
These photos were extracted from the 2002 version of the club website, from Archive.org.
Grizzly Flats (front) and Maddox Junction (back)
Nussbaum Gorge
Pickard Crossing
Lake Louise
Tom Stamey and Jack Lucks crossing Lake Louise on a 4-6-0 Steam engine
Steaming Bays
Picnic area
Rio Vista
Terrytown Station and Dispatchers Office
Robert W. Gray Yard, circa 2004
Robbie McMullins GP-38-2, circa 2004
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