Waushakum Live Steamers - Annual Meet 2021

[@amsmithonline]

My great-grandfather, Joe Stone, had tracks running from his basement machine shop on Pond St. in Ashland, through the wetlands behind his and my grandfather's houses. His tracks were supported by old bed frames. What you've done with your tracks and trains is amazing. Makes me wish I had been closer to him. Nice work!

[@FoxIslandRailroadCo]

That’s incredible! I believe I’ve heard Joe Stone’s name in the list of old New England Live Steamers home tracks, I know there were a few famous tracks in Ashland over the years. Since the community is a bit larger and more widespread now, it’s a bit easier to find parts and methods of assembly from the internet and other steam clubs (although it’s definitely still not easy… almost every part is custom made to every locomotive). Back then though, it was truly each man left to his own devices to build a railroad out of whatever means possible. Those guys were legends, tons of respect for your Great Grandfather, thanks so much for watching!!

[@LehighValleyrailfan]

Thanks for posting this video. I had a great weekend up there and I'm looking forward to coming back up in the future! It was fantastic to meet you and everyone else! Thanks again!

[@FoxIslandRailroadCo]

So great meeting you brother, I’m so glad you were able to come up and hang with us!!! Can’t tell you how much I appreciate the videos you took and all your help with the derailments as well. Can’t wait to see your progress with the LBSC and small scales stuff, hope to catch up again soon!!

[@richardhubbard6741]

Nice video- was a great weekend !!!

[@FoxIslandRailroadCo]

Thanks for checking it out, Rich!! Hope you’re well, missing steam season already but can’t wait to see you guys soon.

[@thierrybadreau2236]

Very nice! Thank you !

[@leonidassavalas745]

Ceremonial Veteran Flag raising, American, Big Boy!? Punchin' tubes, ok some diesel but at least it's the Santa Fe Superchief. Note my pictue, 1966 LA Union with the same train. I'm six years old. Need I say more about me? Meanwhile, Pacific beauties, #17, 0-4-0, #29, nighttime double header #17 & #29!!? Atlantic #31 (I love her), #17 & #31 double header??!! @ 9:50 (wow), Nickle Plate, Milwaukee Road and "...you boys hungry, we got steaks burnin' right over here." I've got LA Live Steamers right next door, but there's jus' sumpin' 'bout 'yall boys operation. Every thing a boy could ask for. Thank you so much for sharing this. God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America.

[@FoxIslandRailroadCo]

Right back at you, thank you so much for watching!! Love your photo, would love to get out to run at LALS one of these days.

[@hoppercar]

How do you lose drawbar parts ????

[@FoxIslandRailroadCo]

The pins fall out 🤣