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From <i>[[Large-scale Model Railroading]]</i>, p 6
From <i>[[Large-scale Model Railroading]]</i>, p 6


: [[Cliff Pettis]] of Texas introduced a low cost line of car and locomotive parts, all in 1-1/2" scale.  This line changed hands many times during the thirty or more years that it was available;  originally starting as "[[Texas Railways]]" which became "[[Miller Backyard Railroads|Miller's Backyard Railroads]]", followed by "[[Bethlehem Pattern and Model Shop|Bethlehem Pattern Supply]]", and finally, "[[Texas Railroad Supplies]]".  It is felt that this line started many enthusiasts in 1-1/2" scale modeling.
: [[Cliff Pettis]] of Texas introduced a low cost line of car and locomotive parts, all in 1-1/2" scale.  This line changed hands many times during the thirty or more years that it was available;  originally starting as "[[Texas Railways]]" which became "[[Miller Backyard Railroads|Miller's Backyard Railroads]]", followed by "[[Bethlehem Pattern and Model Shop|Bethlehem Pattern Supply]]", and finally, "[[Texas Railway Supply Inc]]".  It is felt that this line started many enthusiasts in 1-1/2" scale modeling.


[http://www.swlsonline.org/about-swls/the-history-of-the-southwestern-live-steamers From "The History of the Southwestern Live Steamers"]
[http://www.swlsonline.org/about-swls/the-history-of-the-southwestern-live-steamers From "The History of the Southwestern Live Steamers"]


: Prior to the formation of the club, scale railroaders abounded in Texas with tracks around their homes utilizing several different gauges.  Some of these were Harold Timm of Dallas, Ces Beck of San Antonio, [[John Enders]] of Austin, [[Cliff Pettis]] of Houston, Vernon Greschel of Houston, Allen Guiberson and Lou Conklin of Dallas.  Tracks were being planned by Henry Blossom of Wimberley and [[Roy Pickard]] of Priddy.
: Prior to the formation of the club, scale railroaders abounded in Texas with tracks around their homes utilizing several different gauges.  Some of these were Harold Timm of Dallas, Ces Beck of San Antonio, [[John Enders]] of Austin, [[Cliff Pettis]] of Houston, Vernon Greschel of Houston, Allen Guiberson and Lou Conklin of Dallas.  Tracks were being planned by Henry Blossom of Wimberley and [[Roy Pickard]] of Priddy.

Revision as of 15:22, 28 August 2013


From Large-scale Model Railroading, p 6

Cliff Pettis of Texas introduced a low cost line of car and locomotive parts, all in 1-1/2" scale. This line changed hands many times during the thirty or more years that it was available; originally starting as "Texas Railways" which became "Miller's Backyard Railroads", followed by "Bethlehem Pattern Supply", and finally, "Texas Railway Supply Inc". It is felt that this line started many enthusiasts in 1-1/2" scale modeling.

From "The History of the Southwestern Live Steamers"

Prior to the formation of the club, scale railroaders abounded in Texas with tracks around their homes utilizing several different gauges. Some of these were Harold Timm of Dallas, Ces Beck of San Antonio, John Enders of Austin, Cliff Pettis of Houston, Vernon Greschel of Houston, Allen Guiberson and Lou Conklin of Dallas. Tracks were being planned by Henry Blossom of Wimberley and Roy Pickard of Priddy.