Here are some pictures of the gang at the Illinois Live Steamers
35th Anniversary Meet on August 24th, 2002.

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Lee taking the 6060 for a tip around ILS hauling his newest centerbeam flatcar on its first trip.
Putting the 6060 back into ILS' new four-track yard.
This is the first time out for Lee's newest creation: this centerbeam flatcar from the Cascade and Columbia Railroad. Just a few more details and it will be complete. To view construction information on this car, click here.
Mark Gregor and his SD-60 take Ross Sowers for a grand circle tour around the ILS grounds.
Here's Western Illinois 9700 waiting in the ILS yard.

Mike Folkenroth pulling out of the yard with the UP680 to do a little running with family in tow.

Here's Mike's train taking a rest in the old yard at ILS.

Jack Gerstner's mighty Rock Island train waiting in the new yard at ILS.

Here's Jack and conductor Vern just getting started for the day. Jack did some serious running with full trains.

(Left to Right) Mark Gregor, Lee Wright, Ross Sowers

 

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