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In 1932, at the suggestion of [[LBSC]] himself, Carl Purinton formed a loose-knit organization known as the "Brotherhood of Live Steamers" or simply '''BLS'''.
In 1932, at the suggestion of [[LBSC]] himself, Carl Purinton formed a loose-knit organization known as the "Brotherhood of Live Steamers" or simply '''BLS'''.


The first meeting of the Brotherhood was held at Mr. Purinton's in Marblehead, Massachusettes on October 15, 1932, where dozens of men came to operate their 2-1/2" gauge locomotives on Mr. Purinton's 140' long "back and forth track" in his driveway, and to show off their "works in progress".  Meets were held at the Purinton home annually until 1937.
The first meeting of the Brotherhood was held at Mr. Purinton's in Marblehead, Massachusetts on October 15, 1932, where dozens of men came to operate their 2-1/2" gauge locomotives on Mr. Purinton's 140' long "back and forth track" in his driveway, and to show off their "works in progress".  Meets were held at the Purinton home annually until 1937.


[[File:IBLS Founding 251PleasantStreet Marblehead Mass.png|thumb|500px|center|The BLS was founded at Carl Purinton's home in 1932. This is a satellite view of the home as it was in 2013. The house is located at 251 Pleasant Street, Marblehead MA. It is on the north side of the street, marked by the green "B".]]
[[File:IBLS Founding 251PleasantStreet Marblehead Mass.png|thumb|500px|center|The BLS was founded at Carl Purinton's home in 1932. This is a satellite view of the home as it was in 2013. The house is located at 251 Pleasant Street, Marblehead MA. It is on the north side of the street, marked by the green "B".]]

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In 1932, at the suggestion of LBSC himself, Carl Purinton formed a loose-knit organization known as the "Brotherhood of Live Steamers" or simply BLS.

The first meeting of the Brotherhood was held at Mr. Purinton's in Marblehead, Massachusetts on October 15, 1932, where dozens of men came to operate their 2-1/2" gauge locomotives on Mr. Purinton's 140' long "back and forth track" in his driveway, and to show off their "works in progress". Meets were held at the Purinton home annually until 1937.

The BLS was founded at Carl Purinton's home in 1932. This is a satellite view of the home as it was in 2013. The house is located at 251 Pleasant Street, Marblehead MA. It is on the north side of the street, marked by the green "B".

Visit Carl Purinton's Marblehead Railroad

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