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Thunderbird Model RR Club Operations
2013 AZ State Fair

The 2013 Arizona State fair runs October 11th thru November 3rd this year (closed Mondays & Tuesdays) and once again the club will host continuous train operations during the fair hours.

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 2 of the AZ State Fair

The second week of the 2013 AZ State Fair brought us good weather and plenty of action on the Phoenix, Turnbow, and Apache district of the Thunderbird Model railroad Club layout. Enjoy a few moments recalling your youth as you view the picture galleries.

Once again the mighty BNSF leads a mixed freight out of Mogollon on it's way to Verde and points beyond.
Trains and construction equipment capture the hearts of young men. These cars had a number of children fascinated as they rolled past.
Club members Eric Jonason, Jon Wolfe, Ted Jonason (left to right) discuss some possible renovations for the town of Turnbow.
A Union Pacific coal drag passes a Phoenix, Turnbow, & Apache local on the outskirts of Mogollon.
The Thunderbird Model Railroad Club layout is enjoyed by some of the Fair's younger visitors.
Mesmerized by the UP's coal drag these two youngsters try and count the lenght of the passing train.

Friday night diesels ruled as families enjoyed the cool evening air.

A CSX tanker train catches the eye of a couple young girls and their father.
Not sure who really wanted to see the trains, mom and dad introduce their child to the Thunderbird Model Railroad Club.
Looking into the windows visitors to the fair can see the details of this small farm on the outskirts of Dayo Junction.
Just like many residents of Phoeniz, camping and fishing are favorite activities with the population of the PT&A layout.
An ice cream truck stops to the delight of these children in Dayo Junction.
All in not quiet in this sleepy town as a tanker train rumbles past in the early morning hours.
A Santa Fe express Piggyback Trailer Train roars past the residents of Dayo Junction on the heals of the CSX tanker train.
Bob Sherlock (left) and Larry Platt (right) Prepare trains for their evening run.
Tom Draper watches over the action at the dispatcher table as Phil Hanna (outside) talks to a couple visitors.
Two "superheros" are residents of the club layout protecting the residents. can you locate Superman and the Incredible Hulk? Come to the fair and try to find them for yourself!