->  TW>  BUT they are mostly a "static" display. They have
very Few Running
->  TW> Steam Engines.

-> FWIW,  there's a group that does a get-together not too far from here each year
-> around the beginning of september...
-> Not just trains,  but all sorts of steam-powered stuff.  The last time I was
-> there they even had an actual steam-driven sawmill in operation.  It was pretty
-> interesting to watch,  along with a lot of the other stuff there.
-> It's a real shame that we've pretty much lost a lot of that technology and
-> know-how in this country any more.

 the southern California area has several quite active Antique Engine
groups. Up in Vista Calif(an hour of so drive form San Diego) they have
a Farm Museum. During most of the year ist is just Static Displays ofr
the Old Equipment. Twice a year, In the Spring and Fall they operate as
much equipment as posable. And actualy harvest a crop so they can run
the old thresshers etc. They also have a full blacksmith shop they show
off. The Old Engine people come out of the woodwork to setup and and run
their engines. Not much steam but they do have a couple of pieces.
Including a Steam Shovel. Saddly it needs serious Boiler work right now.


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