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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 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". | 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". Meets were held at the Purinton home annually until 1937. | ||
Revision as of 23:58, 25 March 2013
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 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". Meets were held at the Purinton home annually until 1937.