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Viewing Album:  Narrow Gauge and Rideable Miniature Trains
 
By:Andre Wehrle
Dates:12/6/1992 - 6/16/2024
Album Info:This album is for trains smaller than the standard gauge of 4' 8 1/2." This includes 3' and 600mm narrow gauge trains, minimum gauge park & zoo railroads and ride-on live steam models.
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Little Amerricka's Southern Pacific "Daylight"-painted 4-6-2 "Melody Ranch Special"
Title:  Little Amerricka's Southern Pacific "Daylight"-painted 4-6-2 "Melody Ranch Special"
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/6/1992  Upload Date: 11/17/2006 12:59:56 AM
Location:  Marshall, WI
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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Gene Autry's "Melody Ranch Special" in SP Daylight colors
Title:  Gene Autry's "Melody Ranch Special" in SP Daylight colors
Description:  Yes, that's the six-year-old me on the engine.
Photo Date:  12/6/1992  Upload Date: 11/17/2006 1:00:03 AM
Location:  Marshall, WI
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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"SP" 1956 numbered for the year it was built
Title:  "SP" 1956 numbered for the year it was built
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/6/1992  Upload Date: 11/17/2006 1:00:11 AM
Location:  Marshall, WI
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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Atlantic "RGS 12" blt. 1969 by Norm Gracy
Title:  Atlantic "RGS 12" blt. 1969 by Norm Gracy
Description:  This Rio Grande Southern-lettered 4-4-2 is named "Gracy" after its builder. It originally saw service on the Sanford Zoo Train in Florida.
Photo Date:  12/6/1992  Upload Date: 11/17/2006 12:59:32 AM
Location:  Marshall, WI
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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The six-year-old yours truly and my dad inspect the RGS 12 "Gracy"
Title:  The six-year-old yours truly and my dad inspect the RGS 12 "Gracy"
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/6/1992  Upload Date: 11/17/2006 12:59:41 AM
Location:  Marshall, WI
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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D&RGW 12 "Oakland Acorn"
Title:  D&RGW 12 "Oakland Acorn"
Description:  The Little-A-Merricka Amusement Park in Marshall has a 16" gauge light railway called the Whiskey River Railway running throughout its grounds. This Denver & Rio Grande-lettered 4-6-2 is the oldest steam locomotive on their roster, blt. 1950.
Photo Date:  12/6/1992  Upload Date: 11/17/2006 12:59:48 AM
Location:  Marshall, WI
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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Rounding the bend with a load of holiday cheer
Title:  Rounding the bend with a load of holiday cheer
Description:  At the time, Little Amerricka operated a Christmas tree lot during the holiday season and you could bring your tree back by train.
Photo Date:  12/5/1993  Upload Date: 11/17/2006 1:09:15 AM
Location:  Marshall, WI
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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"Oakland Acorn" passes our train (pulled by "Gracy")
Title:  "Oakland Acorn" passes our train (pulled by "Gracy")
Description:  Within less than a year on the Whiskey River Railway, "Oakland Acorn" was modified to its present-day (as of 2023) appearance; with a wooden cab and running boards replacing the metal ones from 1992, and "Whiskey River Railway" lettering replacing "Denver & Rio Grande" on the tender. However, it continued to carry the number 12, same as the Atlantic "Gracy."
Photo Date:  12/5/1993  Upload Date: 11/17/2006 1:09:22 AM
Location:  Marshall, WI
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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GN #350 diesel
Title:  GN #350 diesel
Description:  Little Amerricka also has 16" gauge diesel locomotives that operate during the week. The steam locomotives only operate on weekends.
Photo Date:  7/26/1994  Upload Date: 11/17/2006 1:09:42 AM
Location:  Marshall, WI
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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Views:  243   Comments: 0
Whiskey River Railway trolley
Title:  Whiskey River Railway trolley
Description:  Little Amerricka's roster also included this trolley.
Photo Date:  6/12/1995  Upload Date: 11/17/2006 1:09:58 AM
Location:  Marshall, WI
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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Views:  246   Comments: 0
Little Amerricka trolley #986
Title:  Little Amerricka trolley #986
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/1995  Upload Date: 11/17/2006 1:10:06 AM
Location:  Marshall, WI
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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Views:  217   Comments: 0
Live steam SP 7982 Pacific for sale at the Badger Steam & Gas Engine Show
Title:  Live steam SP 7982 Pacific for sale at the Badger Steam & Gas Engine Show
Description:  7.5" gauge, propane fired.
Photo Date:  8/19/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 8:15:07 PM
Location:  Baraboo, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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7.5" gauge SP 7982 tender view
Title:  7.5" gauge SP 7982 tender view
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 8:16:51 PM
Location:  Baraboo, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  337   Comments: 0
7.5" gauge SP 7982 cab and firebox
Title:  7.5" gauge SP 7982 cab and firebox
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 8:18:48 PM
Location:  Baraboo, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  261   Comments: 0
7.5" gauge SP 7982 drive wheels
Title:  7.5" gauge SP 7982 drive wheels
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 8:25:45 PM
Location:  Baraboo, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  302   Comments: 0
7.5" gauge live steam Southern Pacific 7982 front end
Title:  7.5" gauge live steam Southern Pacific 7982 front end
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 8:26:48 PM
Location:  Baraboo, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  253   Comments: 0
Rock River Cannon Ball
Title:  Rock River Cannon Ball
Description:  This German-built Henschel 2' gauge 0-4-0 was brought to the United States upon retirement, then modified to resemble a classic 19th-century American locomotive by Rock River Thresheree founder Walter Durst.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/5/2006 12:10:44 AM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  211   Comments: 0
Rock River Cannon Ball
Title:  Rock River Cannon Ball
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 7:54:35 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  183   Comments: 0
Rock River Cannon Ball
Title:  Rock River Cannon Ball
Description:  Letting off steam before heading out of the station for another round trip.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 7:55:07 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  180   Comments: 0
Rock River Cannon Ball
Title:  Rock River Cannon Ball
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/5/2006 1:01:12 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  217   Comments: 0
Rock River Cannon Ball
Title:  Rock River Cannon Ball
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/5/2006 1:03:45 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  184   Comments: 0
Rock River Cannon Ball
Title:  Rock River Cannon Ball
Description:  Coming into the station with another trainload of Rock River Thresheree visitors.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/5/2006 1:04:33 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  147   Comments: 0
Rock River Cannon Ball
Title:  Rock River Cannon Ball
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/5/2006 1:05:50 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
Rock River Cannon Ball
Title:  Rock River Cannon Ball
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 7:50:16 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  145   Comments: 0
Rock River Cannon Ball
Title:  Rock River Cannon Ball
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 7:51:19 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  131   Comments: 0
Rock River Cannon Ball
Title:  Rock River Cannon Ball
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 7:52:48 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  171   Comments: 0
Rock River Cannon Ball headlight detail
Title:  Rock River Cannon Ball headlight detail
Description:  Closeup of the artwork on the headlight.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 7:53:43 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  129   Comments: 0
Henschel locomotive
Title:  Henschel locomotive
Description:  The Rock River Thresheree also has this second 600mm (roughly 2') gauge Henschel 0-4-0 that has not been modified and still retains its original configuration.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 7:56:19 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  292   Comments: 0
Henschel locomotive
Title:  Henschel locomotive
Description:  Inside the cab.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 8:12:28 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  158   Comments: 0
Henschel locomotive
Title:  Henschel locomotive
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 11/16/2006 8:13:52 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  160   Comments: 0
DSNG 482 front end closeup
Title:  DSNG 482 front end closeup
Description:  AI-enhanced 480x640 from my dad's camcorder.
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2023 10:25:21 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Jim Wehrle
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Locomotives:  DSNG 482(2-8-2)
Views:  30   Comments: 0
DSNG 482 simmering at the end of the line
Title:  DSNG 482 simmering at the end of the line
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2023 10:25:32 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Jim Wehrle
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Locomotives:  DSNG 482(2-8-2)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
DSNG 482 and train
Title:  DSNG 482 and train
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2023 10:25:50 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Jim Wehrle
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Locomotives:  DSNG 482(2-8-2)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
DSNG 482 engineer's side cylinder and running gear
Title:  DSNG 482 engineer's side cylinder and running gear
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2023 10:26:11 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Jim Wehrle
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Locomotives:  DSNG 482(2-8-2)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
DSNG 482
Title:  DSNG 482
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 11/30/2006 8:45:49 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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Locomotives:  DSNG 482(2-8-2)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
D&SNG
Title:  D&SNG
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 11/30/2006 8:46:38 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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Views:  165   Comments: 0
DSNG 482
Title:  DSNG 482
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 11/30/2006 9:00:31 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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Locomotives:  DSNG 482(2-8-2)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
DSNG 482
Title:  DSNG 482
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 11/30/2006 8:43:09 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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Locomotives:  DSNG 482(2-8-2)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
DSNG 482
Title:  DSNG 482
Description:  My uncle and aunt in front of the locomotive.
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 11/30/2006 8:44:38 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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Locomotives:  DSNG 482(2-8-2)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
DSNG 482
Title:  DSNG 482
Description:  The end of the line.
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 11/30/2006 8:45:05 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Jennifer Heise
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Locomotives:  DSNG 482(2-8-2)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
15" gauge hopper RB 5501
Title:  15" gauge hopper RB 5501
Description:  The small railroad museum at Fennimore (see album "Railroad Museums and Static Displays") also has a 15" gauge miniature railroad built by the late Vern Wilkinson running through the grounds. This is one of the hopper cars, lettered "Rountree Branch". For more information see http://www.fennimore.com/railmuseum/
Photo Date:  7/26/2008  Upload Date: 8/5/2008 4:25:58 PM
Location:  Fennimore, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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RGN 98 stops at the west end of the line
Title:  RGN 98 stops at the west end of the line
Description:  While waiting for Milwaukee Road 261 eastbound at the 60th Street grade crossing on the CP main just north and west of Wisconsin Dells, I heard a steam whistle from the other direction! The 15" gauge Riverside and Great Northern Railroad runs parallel to the CP's ex-Milwaukee Road mainline for about 3 miles and terminates just around the corner and down the hill from the 60th St. crossing.
Photo Date:  8/16/2008  Upload Date: 8/16/2008 11:21:49 PM
Location:  Wisconsin Dells, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Locomotives:  RGN 98(4-4-0)
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The engineer of RGN 98 talks to his passengers before turning the train
Title:  The engineer of RGN 98 talks to his passengers before turning the train
Description:  Giving a little lecture on the history of the R&GN and Number 98.
Photo Date:  8/16/2008  Upload Date: 8/16/2008 11:24:35 PM
Location:  Wisconsin Dells, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Locomotives:  RGN 98(4-4-0)
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7 1/2" gauge live steam Climax on display
Title:  7 1/2" gauge live steam Climax on display
Description:  At the Rock River Thresheree, home of the 2' gauge Henschels shown elsewhere in this album. 2013 update: Little did I know when I took this picture that I would not only see this locomotive again, but ride behind it! It is now owned by Bob Calhoon and operates at the Milwaukee Light Engineering Society Railroad Park near Jackson, WI.
Photo Date:  8/31/2008  Upload Date: 9/3/2008 3:21:51 AM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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NH C653 in 7 1/2" gauge
Title:  NH C653 in 7 1/2" gauge
Description:  New Haven caboose displayed behind the live steam Climax. As of 2013 this caboose operates at the Milwaukee Light Engineering Society Railroad Park near Jackson, WI.
Photo Date:  8/31/2008  Upload Date: 9/3/2008 3:52:05 AM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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7 1/2" gauge NH C653 from the rear
Title:  7 1/2" gauge NH C653 from the rear
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/31/2008  Upload Date: 9/3/2008 3:55:19 AM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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4-4-0 No. 98 hisses out of the station with a Riverside & Great Northern excursion
Title:  4-4-0 No. 98 hisses out of the station with a Riverside & Great Northern excursion
Description:  This 15" gauge 4-4-0 makes Flagg Coal 75 look gigantic by comparison!
Photo Date:  8/9/2011  Upload Date: 8/13/2011 6:48:31 PM
Location:  Wisconsin Dells, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Locomotives:  RGN 98(4-4-0)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
RGN 55 and fuel tender in CP red
Title:  RGN 55 and fuel tender in CP red
Description:  R&GN's homage to their much larger neighbor.
Photo Date:  8/9/2011  Upload Date: 8/13/2011 8:21:43 PM
Location:  Wisconsin Dells, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Locomotives:  RGN 55(UNKNOWN)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
An updated look at the Rock River Cannonball six years later
Title:  An updated look at the Rock River Cannonball six years later
Description:  Looks like the modified 1943 Henschel has gotten a facelift.
Photo Date:  9/2/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 11:09:18 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  130   Comments: 0
Milwaukee Electric 2-car interurban on the 7 1/2" gauge MLES railroad
Title:  Milwaukee Electric 2-car interurban on the 7 1/2" gauge MLES railroad
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2013  Upload Date: 7/14/2013 1:30:13 AM
Location:  Jackson, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  111   Comments: 0

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