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Now that the heat of the desert around Needls is easing up, you fellows in that area will find Live Steamer F. A. Tucker, 105 Erin Drive, opening his shop and working on the boiler for his 1/2" scale 4-6-2. | Now that the heat of the desert around Needls is easing up, you fellows in that area will find Live Steamer F. A. Tucker, 105 Erin Drive, opening his shop and working on the boiler for his 1/2" scale 4-6-2. | ||
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January
From "The Miniature Locomotive" Jan-Feb 1953
Carl Purinton
There are many ways in which the Brotherhood can be of use to you. If you are planning a trip, the secretary would be only too happy to give you a list of the Live Steamers along the route that you plan to take. All he asks in return for this is a stamped envelope for the reply.
Once again I must explain to the Live Steamers who did not receive a notice of the 20th annual Brotherhood meeting, that if a reply has not been received as requested by me, at least once in three years that I have been forced to remove their names from the mailing list. It does not seem as if a reply is an unreasonable request. Such a step is extremely distasteful, but is necessary due to the large number of notices mailed. Replies have been very much better this year than ever before. I am most grateful as they make me feel that my efforts are appreciated. one of the most pleasing letters came all the way from Korea from Sgt. J. R. Shugart.
Harry L. Dixon
Now that the heat of the desert around Needls is easing up, you fellows in that area will find Live Steamer F. A. Tucker, 105 Erin Drive, opening his shop and working on the boiler for his 1/2" scale 4-6-2.
By contrast we'll be looking forward to a report of progress from Kermit R. Olsen, Box 553, Sitka, Alaska, who has been working all summer during the fishing season. Now he'll be thawing out coal on the fire while turning out parts for his 1/2" scale 4-8-4. Good luck to both Mr. Tucker and Mr. Olsen throughout the winter. Let's hear from you.
Vic Shattock
The following was published in "The Miniature Locomotive" magazine, Jan-Feb 1953, page 21.
- Odds and Ends from G.G.L.S
- by Vic Shattock
- According to the photograph there are other forms of interest besides live steam locomotives appearing on the GGLS track in Redwood Park, Oakland. We are not running this as an advertising medium to get membership. Join the club, fellows, you may be missing something.
- The occasion was an ad stunt by the Saftey Department of the So. Pacific. A movie was made of one of Vic Shattock's So. Pacific "Mikes" hauling a string of miniature freight cars passing a certain station which was followed by his Pacific hauling three beautiful "gals" into the same station.
Victor Shattock's 2-1/2" gauge 4-6-2 P-4 Pacific hauling three bathing beauties for a movie take by Southern Pacific as part of an advertising stunt for a safety rally picnic. The movie, being shown to employees, has been well received.
Victor Shattock's equipment at Golden Gate Live Steamers track in Redwood Park, Oakland, California
