Site Preparation Begins for TrainFestival 2009

jasonjohnson · **Joined:** Mon May 26, 2008 9:25 pm **Posts:** 66

With the Largest Railroading event coming to Owosso next summer, site preparation is in full swing. Nearly 1000ft of additional track, several new switches, realigning existing track and constructing a 3000ft miniature railroad is moving forward. Most of the major track work, grading and leveling of the property will be finished by the first part of November. Over the winter, new track panels will be constructed for the miniature railroad to be laid in the spring. Additional property improvements are scheduled over the next few months. If you are interested in helping out and volunteering your time please contact the Steam Railroading Institute at 989-725-9464.

New switch being installed to connect to the new main track switch

Another view of the new switches being installed.

Shot of the trees that are being cut down to make way for the additional tracks

tomgears · **Posted:** Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:22 am

Thanks for sharing. It looks like a lot of effort is being put into making this a really worthwhile event. Best of luck.

jd johnson · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 10:50 am **Posts:** 399

Jason,

What size minature railroad is going in? 1 1/2" Scale?

JD Johnson, Morehead and North Fork Railroad Historian

jasonjohnson · **Joined:** Mon May 26, 2008 9:25 pm **Posts:** 66

JD,

The miniature railroad will indeed be 1.5" scale - 7.5" gauge. It will be a "dogbone" and around 3000ft in length going from one end of the property to other. It will be a permanent addition to the museum. It will be used to move people from one end of the festival to the other as well as entertainment.

Jason

jd johnson · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 10:50 am **Posts:** 399

Jason,

Great news. Will there be a club or can anyone run on the live steamer track?

Have you finished your model yet?

JD Johnson, Morehead and North Fork Railroad Historian