Henry Blossom
Henry "Hank" Blossom was a pioneer live steamer in Texas. He participated in the first Live Steam Meet in Texas. He and his wife Myra built a railroad on their property in Wimberley, Texas.
First SWLS Spring Meet
From Live Steam Magazine, September 1973:
- SWLS Hold First Annual Spring Meet
- Hank and Myra Blossom's Rill Rock Railroad at Wimberley, Texas was the site of the Southwestern Live Steamers First Annual Spring Meet on May 26th through 29th, 1973. The Rill Rock Railroad extends more than 1,000 feet between the Blossom's ranch home and the banks of the beautiful Blanco River in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
- Swallowing up the distance were ten locomotives and a lot of sharp-looking riding equipment. Also on hand was a new Case Tractor by Paul Torn, Sr., which was a sight to behold. It ran with no difficulties on its maiden run.
- The weatherman cooperated splendidly and the meet was a huge success, culminating for the 125 people who attended by a delightful banquet on Saturday night at the Woodcreek Country Club.
Gallery
Clarence King pauses at the station on his Pacific. Henry Blossom is seated in the lawn chair, far left. This is Henry's track at Wimberley, Texas. Photo by Pete & Donna Green.
Clarence King
Clarence King
Clarence King
Alex Hitzfelder headed over the curved trestle on Henry Blossom's railroad in Wimberly. Photo by Pete & Donna Green.
Live steamer at Henry Blossom's track in Wimberley, Texas. Photo by Pete & Donna Green.
Ces Beck running at Henry Blossom's track in Wimberley, Texas. Photo by Pete & Donna Green.
Cliff Pettis routing the trestle at Henry Blossom's track at Wimberley, Texas. Photo by Pete & Donna Green.
A very young Kenny Rhodes on the trestle.
