A VISIT TO THE WEST BERLIN GARDEN RAILROAD AUGUST 4, 2007

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When Bob announced this Open House, I had my first chance to visit since the entire railroad was elevated 32 inches last year, using the Eaglewings Ironcraft system.  It was a hot and humid day, but many hearty souls braved the heat, including several Girl Scouts visiting the U.S. from around the world.

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Three years ago I took this picture of Bob with TV meteorologist Amy Freeze, who televised the weather from Bob's back yard.  It was a hot and humid day then as well.

Bob custom-painted this F-3 with the Jersey Central's 1950's paint scheme.  There is a restored F-3 in these colors I rode behind in Jim Thorpe, PA several years ago.

The Budd Car is stopped along the street where the Beatles are crossing, just as seen on the cover of the Abbey Road album.

The P&C's well-travelled Budd Car is unloading itself from its Budd Tote, the first time it's visited since the layout was "raised."

Bob made a trailer for this speeder and weathered the two of them nicely.  Looks like the tower behind them is getting weathered too!

Here is a Budd RDC that Bob has backdated to 1961.  There are shades in the windows, vents on the roof and roof blister, modified pilots, and weathered underframe to reflect the actual look of these commuter workhorses.  Details are on Bob's website, www.bobsgardenrailroad.com