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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'''.
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The first meeting of the Brotherhood was held at Mr. Purinton's home in 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".
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'''.
 
== References ==
 
* [http://www.southerncalifornialivesteamers.com/show_tip.asp?ID=1 "Early Years", Harlan Hiney, Southern California Live Steamers]

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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.

References

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