Amador Foothills #10 to stretch her legs Posted by: "David Epling" frrsweb@sbcglobal.net ccrails2000 Tue Feb 6, 2007 9:30 am (PST) AFRR/AMC 10 was fired up recently. The motorcar boys that have leased the entire line from Ione to Martell are hosting an MOW convention of sorts, lots of MOW stuff will be on display in Ione. the plan inlcudes bringing the 10 down to Ione as well. May 12-13
I'll try, but no promises. I do need to photograph her myself though. Every pic I have on my site is from someone else.
I will be. I am a member of RRC the outfit that leases the AFRR. I intend to be on the crew that brings the #10 down. And I will be taking as many pictures as possible. My wife and I spend the entire weekend there with our motor home and try not miss anything. Shannon
Event reminder, Ione Railfair... 2007 IONE RAILFAIR & MOW Expo. May 12-13, 2007 Ione Railyard 339 South Mill Street Ione, California Ione is the western terminus of the Amador Foothills Railroad.</SPAN> Antique "speeders" will be featured along with other, rarely seen and no longer used, mechanical muscles of the nations railroads. See these pieces of railroad history move on the rails of the historic AFRR. A Skagit car, a track mobile and a Whitcomb locomotive have been invited to participate in displays and/or demonstrations in their natural habitat, the railroad tracks of Amador County. There is no charge or entry fee to see these historic old machines in action. Owners of rehabilitated speeders will participate in a series of excursions eastbound and return in their privately owned track inspection machines. A Living History presentation will be made with former employees of the railroad in cooperation with the Amador Historic Society. Railroad history buffs will find this particularly interesting and informative. A special railroad media presentation will be made using video. The "Hobo Camp" for RV dry camping has been arranged again at trackside. A $10.00 fee will be charged for this unique opportunity. RV parking is available in the "Hobo Camp" to all who wish to live in recreational vehicle civilized comfort in the center of the RailFair for the weekend of the event. For additional information contact Dave Balestreri, 916-531-7536 or Larry Bowler 916-686-5950.
Hi all: Keith Berry and I will be at the Ione Railfair Saturday afternoon. We have a workday at the El Dorado Western engine house in the morning, but plan to leave Placerville around noon (or a little later). What time is the No. 10 running? From Martel to Ione?
John, My wife and I will be leaving about 7 in the morning and we expect to be in Ione about 9 or so. I have been assigned to the flagging crew. My wife will proablly help out with the Operation Life Saver booth as Zoe Robinson there rep. is not able to attend because of the accident in Riverbank. I will have a yellow safety vest and a white wide brimmed hat on. Hope to see you all there. Shannon And i will take some pictures.
Well, while I was there, I didn't manage to hook up with any of you who were attending. #10 was a no show. I went to Martell and the fellas there were unaware she was even supposed to run to Ione. Bummer. However I did get some interesting news. See my new thread on AFRR #10.
We didn't get there until 4:30 pm -- it was a long work day at the museum. When we arrived, all the speeders were coming into the yard off of the AFRR main. Keith and I did get a chance to ride the FEDS Skagit No. 30 briefly. Keith and I are talking about getting the CP< No. 4 speeder ready for next year ...
Yes Steve! I was hoping to see the CPLT #4 there. Also was really hoping to see the CPLT #3. I don't have any pics of it but have seen it in person in Camino.
We're going to work on getting the #4 fully operational for next year. We had too much going on in the engine house to give up a day at the railfair. CP< No. 4 is operational except for the brake (only a small issue!). Do you have pics of the 4? If not, I can send a few (on it's trailer). I wasn't aware of No. 3. A speeder like No. 4?
Yep, here's #4: If memory serves me correctly, #3 is identical. Last time I saw it was in a driveway of a home on Cable Drive in Camino. Went back later for pics but believe it was in the garage.
Sure do Boxcab! Here is Camino,Cable & Northern railbus #10. Originally Diamond & Caldor #10 named the Talley Ho. Here is a shot of the trailer for it too. These items along with Diamond & Caldor Shay #4 are being restored by the El Dorado Western Railway Foundation at the El Dorado County Museum in Placerville,CA. Both Steve's blog, http://eldoradowestern.blogspot.com/ and the EDWRF site, http://www.edwrf.org/index.html have much more information and many pics.
