Central Ontario Association of Live Steamers

History

Steve Bratina writes:

The COALS track (Central Ontario Association of Live Steamers) was located outside of St George Ontario on Highwat 24. The actual location was at the Oak Hill Nurseries. It was a 3/4"only ground level track and held spring and fall meets and even had a night run. It was home to guys like The Hoffmans,The McJannetts, Ivan Gray, Sid Copeland and Ralph Harrison. I always had a good time there but at times, my 3/4" scale body with a 1 1/2" scale gut made it tough to get down to track level at times. Unfortunately, the old track is gone but the club is now at Ralph's place.

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  Duke Snyder at Central Ontario Association of Live Steamers.

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  Ivan Gray

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  George Lovett

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  Duke Snyder running Bob Beridges Hoffman Hudson.

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  George Lovetts beautiful 2-6-0.