Annetta Valley & Western Railroad
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.
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.
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 forground with his hand on the turntable air valve. Photo by Stanley Robinson.
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
Video
Filmed on September 3, 1988 at Annetta Valley & Western Railroad.
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