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112-foot Chocolate Train

by on May.09, 2013, under Uncategorized

How could I resist mentioning this?… Trains AND chocolate! Click here for an article and more pics.

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PCRy Field Trip

by on May.04, 2013, under Friends-SMVRR

The Friends of the Santa Maria Valley Railroad enjoyed a great field trip along the old right-of-way of the Pacific Coast Railway under Kevin’s able leadership. Check out all the photos: http://friends-smvrr.org/130504.html

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New Web Design for the Friends of the SMVRR

by on Apr.12, 2013, under Friends-SMVRR

This week we launched a new design for the website of the Friends of the Santa Maria Valley Railroad: http://friends-smvrr.org/

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3-Mule “Train”

by on Apr.07, 2013, under Uncategorized

On the streets of Simi Valley! I guess you could say we were at the right place at the right time. 3mules.com

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Santa Susana Depot

by on Apr.07, 2013, under SMVRR, Uncategorized

While on a little weekend getaway with Lynn, we stopped in at the Santa Susana Depot. Very nicely done restoration, museum, HO layout, etc. And what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a 3-some of GE 70-tonners pulling a train!

Photos: http://JF2.com/130406/ (the depot photos start about halfway down)

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Presidents Weekend Run at Bitter Creek

by on Feb.16, 2013, under BCWRR

Loads of trains and activity: http://bcwrr.org/130216.html

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