January 6, 2001 was the first ever Operations Run for Houston Area Live Steamers members. For old hands, the CC&S confirmed suspicions that this track provides very interesting and challenging operations. For first-timers, everyone enjoyed themselves, will forever look at track layouts in a different light, and eagerly anticipate the next one. Maury Cash was the dispatcher.
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Working the yard is the tireless switcher, Bobby Bridges, engineer.
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Brian Marriott assists in the yard.
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Making up trains in the yard.
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Peter Bryan, Trainmaster, and Rick White work a train at the double-crossover near the car barn.
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After making a meet at Lakeside, Doug Blodgett checks his schedule for the next drop. Gary Brothers is the brakeman.
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Congestion results from operations at a siding near the yard throat.
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Gary Brothers and Jim Cash pass three cars on a siding at Black's Crossing. Waybills are attached to each car with instructions for the next drop or pick-up.
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Tom Herbert, Peter Bryan and Terry Waggenspach at Black's Crossing.
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Dennis Grigassy and Lisa Cash depart the station on the passenger train.
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Gary Brothers checks his watch waiting for the passenger train, (Which is always on time!) to clear the siding at Black's Crossing.
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Claude Wiseman, brakeman, with orders in hand waits for the Passenger Train.
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Terry and Vickie Waggenspack leave the yard with a full train.
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Lee Balkum backs his engine out of the yard after dropping off his train.
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Bill Laird also backs his engine out of the yard.
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Nick Edwards and Bill Laird load up Bill's engine for the trip back home.
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Club President Doug Blodgett and Tom Herbert discuss the day's operations.
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