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Except as noted, all photos courtesy Mike Zeigenhagen.
On March 22, 2007, Union Pacific's special "Heritage" passenger train came through Abilene. The train was here to promote safety on and around trains and tracks.
It was led by engine #4141, UP's tribute to President George H.W. Bush. The engine's paint scheme is based on Air Force One, and its number reflects the Senior Bush's status as the 41st President of the U.S.
These pictures were made by club member Ken England. Thanks, Ken.
The club displayed its modular layout for this annual street festival. Several members also displayed their personal portable layouts in O, HO, and N scales.
Member Dusty Garison brought his 42" x 32" N-scale coffee table layout.
Visitors to the exhibit enjoyed the variety of operating layouts.
Member Ken England operated what he calls his "family reunion" 4'x8' layout. Here, a T&P unit in their Swamp Holly orange holds the main, while an Abilene & Southern steam engine works the siding.
We saw lots of trains in lots of different scales that day, including...
Z scale, rolling through an orchard
N scale (note the bluebonnets)
Taking a picture of Ken R. taking a picture, as Ken E. tries to hide behind the sign pole.
A beautiful N-scale airport featuring various types of aircraft
Mt. Rushmore on the Central Texas N-trak layout
Electric signs light up the city landscape.
These photos by Dusty Garison.
Below is our ad, as featured in the Abilene Reporter News.
"City Sidewalks" is the annual Christmas parade through Downtown Abilene.
Jim Gibson (right) operated this 10' x 10' modular O-scale layout in the Abilene Reporter News' garage.
Photo and caption by Mike Z.
Except as noted, Christmas Lane photos, courtesy Leisa Darr.
Thanks, Leisa.
Three views of the layout, including Ken's switching yard...
...and Cody's industrial area.
