| The Powerton Report |
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| Greetings, This page is designed to keep railfans and model railroaders informed about events and activities happening in and around Southeastern Wisconsin. Welcome I hope the information and photos are helpful. Keith Schmidt Click here to e-mail me Page Updated August 30, 2009 |
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| Visitors Since Dec 16, 2002 |
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| Photo Gallery - A Collection of photos taken by me on various railfan outings and vacations. UP 844 in the Royal Gorge, Milw Road #261 steam engine, Powder River Coal Trains, Kenosha, WI Trolleys, Circus Train, are some of the photos that can be seen Hotspots - These two pages highlight various railfan hotspots in and around Southeast Wisconsin. Most descriptions include directions and a picture taken at the spot. Layout Tours - These pages include photos from local model railroaders and their layouts. It also inlcudes some club layouts. It also includes photos showing the progress I have made in consturcting my N-scale layout. Links - This page includes links to several railroad and railfan related webpages. It includes most of the major railroads and some of the local railroads in Wisconsin. If you wish your webpage to be added here just let me know. Steam Excursion Listings - Here is a partial list of some the steam excursion for this season in and around Southeastern Wisconsin. Graffitti Cars - To some it is "artwork", to others it is defacing private property. Take a look at some of the cars that have come through the Milwaukee area painted up. |
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| For more info about WISE Divsion NMRA Click on the OWL |
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| To find out some history and information about "Powerton" Click to check out a station map of the area. Also some interesting stories about action there. |
| Do you enjoy riding trains ? Do you ride trains often ? If you think have ridden alot of trains check out this webpage - The Amazing Chris Guenzler - He has logged over 1,000,000 miles riding the rails. Amtrak, Tourist Lines and Steam Excursions. YES over 1 million miles on rails. |
| NEW LINK ADDED - Depots by John. John Dornfeld builds scale models or kits of depots, railroad buildings or industries for modelers. Check out his webpage to see John's work. I have seen John's work in person and it is IMPRESSIVE. Check it Out. Depots By John |
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| Check it out- New Webpage from the author of "The Powerton Report". |
| Steam Trains and Tractors. Com - Check out photos from various Steam Excursions including Milw Rd #261; Soo #1003; CPR #2816. Also Vintage Farm Tractors.Purchase "Custom Burned" Photo CD's. You choose the pictures I burn the CD, No Music, No Slideshows, No Sound Effects, just the photos YOU WANT on a CD. For as little as $3.00 for a CD. Now Available - Custom burned DVD's. These DVD's are available with just the video segments YOU want. DVD's are available for as little as $5.00 Check it out - STEAM TRAINS AND TRACTORS.COM |
| WISE Division September 20, 2009 5105 S Howell Ave Best Western Motor Lodge Trainfest 2009 November 14-15, 2009 Wisconsin Expo Center Buy Tickets in Advance - Prices Going Up !! |
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| Excursions for 2009 |
| Steamy Summer 2007 DVD AVAILABLE !! Features Milw 261, The Chinese QJ's only run of 2007 CP 2816 and Soo 1003 Photo Special 90 Minutes of Action $15.00 |
| See Many More Photos from 2009 - Milw Road #261 and MORE at my Flickr Page Click Here - K Schmidt Flickr Rail Photos |
| Milwaukee Road #261 Milwaukee Road #261 is currently undergoing its Federally mandated 15 year inspection and rebuild. Thanks to all involved with the #261 over the last 15 years. Looking forward to another 15 years. |
| Union Pacific Steam Program The UP has announced that the UP #844 will heading to North Platte, NE for Rail Fest 2009 it will be on public display in North Platte from Sept 18th to Sept 20th. Check out UP Steam Schedule |
| MSOE All Star Railroad Night - 2009 Friday September 11, 2009 7:30pm Don Goerke and Sgt Dave Meyers Held at Milw School of Engineering 1023 N Broadway |
| Friends of #261 Fall Excursions with Southern Pacific #4449 On Saturday October 10th and Sunday October 11th the Southern Pacific #4449 "Daylight" steam locomotive will pull Fall Color Excursions along the Mississippi River from Minneapolis, MN to La Crescent, MN and return. These trips will feature the Friends of the 261 passenger car fleet. Also money raised goes to help rebuild Milwaukee #261. These trips will SELL OUT fast. Buy Tickets online at www.261.com |
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| SP #4449 heads westbound out of Tunnel City, WI on August 3, 2009 as it returns to Minneapolis, MN from TrainFestival 2009 in Owosso, Michigan. K Schmidt 2009 |
| NKP #765 blows off steam on the turntable during the Night Photo Session at Train Festival 2009 in Owosso, Michigan. K Schmidt |
| To See More photos of Train Festival 2009 Check out my FLickr Page at K Schmidt Flickr Rail Pics |