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Thunderbird Model RR Club Operations
2012 AZ State Fair

The heat of summer broke and welcomed the opening day of the 2012 AZ State Fair with temperatures in upper 70's. The threat of possible light showers cleared out in the early hours of the day leaving guest at the Fair with blue skies and marshmallow clouds floating slowly overhead. Members of the club arrived early to remove the security barriers that normally block the windows, allowing guest the opportunity to stand in the shade of the grandstands and relax as they watch the activity on the layout..

During the fair, club members load up the rails with their favorite equipment so it is not uncommon to see a vintage steam locomotive waiting on a siding as a modern diesel roars past. The club also uses this time during the Fair to break the layout into 3 loops instead of the point to point operation we usually run. This allows us to increase the traffic on the layout so the young and young-at-heart won't need to wait at a window long before something new comes into view. See if you or your little one can find the Incredible Hulk - he's there right in plain site!

We will feature new pictures and videos from the fair each week, placing the newest items first. So come on back to this page and enjoy as our members showcase some of their finest equipment.

Week 4 of the AZ State Fair

ATSF 1794 & 3879 head up Alan's mixed freight train.
cotton Belt (SSW) #911 passes through Verde.
Southern Pacific Daylight heading towards Verde.
Larry Platt visits the club while spending a day at the fair with his grand daughter.
Patty Platt enjoys a break while Larry plays tour guide.
A Pennsylvania "Mountain" locomotive interrupts the fishing while heading to Skull Valley.
Locomotives really seem to be interrupting the fishins as Alan's 1794 & 3879 cross the creek.
The Montezuma Castle looms overhead as Jon's Pennsylvania 6755 glides along the rails.
TMRRC Past President Alan Vincent enjoys the last day of the fair,
chuck Hammond's ATSF 2869 departs the town of Mogollon.
Another interruption to fishing as ATSF 2869 crosses the creek on the way to Verde.
Feeling left out watching the heavy steam locos, Thoms the Tank latches up to Ted Jonason's Schnabel car to prove his might.
Don Stewart and Jon Wolfe discuss current events.
Yes he CAN DO IT! Thomas pauses as workers stand in amazement as Thomas leads the Schnabel out of Turnbow. We hope to see you at the 2013 AZ State Fair!