Jesse Smith 
Mike Burgett “adjusts the board,” with wooden blocks bearing the names of the crewmen waiting to be called for their next train assignment. Stephen Brooks (seated) calls the crews and issues train orders.
The new turntable pit for the Handley engine terminal takes shape, with Greig Goodall’s practiced weathering.
The sun’s just up, as Amtrak’s ‘Cardinal’ blows east across the Coal River bridge, closing in on its next stop in Charleston (7/28/21). This scene is being depicted on our SACOM layout, to include the Coal River at the west end of town, the bridge, and even the train… and in any number of eras.
Whether a re-route from the Pennsylvania’s own line, or a test across the old C&O, Pennsy’s K-4 3678 steams west through St. Albans. The engine was on tour, along with Jack Fellure, for one of our Operating Fridays earlier this month. Come by and visit us!
Another Friday evening at our SACOM layout (7/2/21) brings together nine for model train operations, fellowship and fun. Jack Fellure (center) traveled here from New Mexico – our farthest-traveled guest. We meet here every Friday evening, alternating “Operating Fridays” and “Work Fridays.” You’re welcome to join us for BOTH! Our layout depicts parts of C&O’s … Read more