Southwestern Live Steamers
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History
The following was written by Paul L Deverter II and appeared in the September, 1971 issue of Live Steam magazine:
- Falfurrias, Texas
- September 4th, 5th, 6th
- The Third Texas Live Steam Meet was held in Falfurrias, Texas over Labor Day Weekend, and five 1-1/2" scale engines were operating - four steam and 1 diesel electric. The host, L. L. Yates, had his 4-6-2, Ces Beck from San Antonio ran his 0-4-0, John Enders from Austin with his 4-4-2 and Paul Torn brought Alan Guiberson's 4-6-0 from Austin. Clarence King showed his start on his engine and about 30 Live Steamers enjoyed a wonderful meet.
- The week after the meet, the rains came ... and washed out the roadbed! This track was also destroyed in 1967 when a hurricane swept through. To make matters worse, Mr. Yates suffered a stroke and was paralized for a time. He is now out of the hospital and working again at the Bright Star Laundry. You can't keep an 82-year-old down!
John Enders from Austin, Texas with his 4-4-2
Paul Torn brought Alan Guiberson's 4-6-0 from Austin, Texas
Clarence King showed his start on his engine
