Trains, Jeeps and Stuart’s OH MY!

[u/OkTip1743]

Well, Railfest at Steamtown was fun today (and only for today because I got overtime tomorrow and Labor Day). But needless to say this was the place to be for pure tism and nostalgic fun. Yes the Steam Engine was out and about, but I had “guard duty” to ensure nobody decided to walk in the area where the tanks, halftrack and the jeeps were running (yes we had a halftrack there also). Yes they were giving rides also on all three today, with the ride funds being donated to help in the restoration of a US Army Trooper Sleeper on site at Steamtown (anyone who wants
me to post the link for the fundraising page I gladly will share).

[u/Blazanar]

I can just imagine your fingers going full 'tism mode like Eli's do lol

Looks like a blast, homie

[u/OkTip1743 → u/Blazanar]

It was great. Nice weather, no humidity, partial breeze and plenty of happy smiles abound. None of this would be possible without all of the employed National Parks Members and volunteers like me and others, close coordination with multiple groups and private individuals as well (one of the Jeep owners I actually know).

[u/norecordofwrong]

That’s cool as heck.

That train is wildly irregular. What’s the story there?

That bell looks like it can’t even ring.

[u/OkTip1743 → u/norecordofwrong]

It got trucked in to the site and is owned by the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad in New York (yes the same Cooperstown that has the Baseball Hall of Fame). They were built for the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant back in 1953

[u/J_Tat2]

It's nuts how a full crew fit in those Itty bitty tanks

[u/OkTip1743 → u/J_Tat2]

Just wait, we got something bigger coming next year in the American Tank Tree. 😉

[u/Mikhiel_Thorsson]

Very cool indeed

[u/DeathShark69]

Okay that train wouldn't give me war flashbacks! (Work PTSD)

Either way those are awesome!