Spruce Gets "Spruced Up!"
As the title of this posting indicates, the town of Spruce along the IPP&W has been given a facelift of sorts. Read on to learn of the developments.
As you may have noticed in the previous two postings of the train ops session this Saturday, there is a beautiful looking new depot placed at Spruce on the IPP&W. (photo Steve/Seanna Watson)
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This magnificent structure is a fine addition to this busy location on the line.
It is a replica of the Gananoque station and a mutual friend of Bernie and I, John Shipman, was able to inform us as to who built it.
It is a replica of the Gananoque station and a mutual friend of Bernie and I, John Shipman, was able to inform us as to who built it.
The gentleman who made this wonderful model is Pierre Ribot. Pierre's wife, Mimi, did the painting of the depot, John tells us. With its magnificent roof lines and elegant design, it will be a crowd pleaser for years to come.
Garry and his lovely wife took a trip to Gananoque following Saturday's session where Garry found the station standing just a beautiful there as it does on the IPP&W.
Judging by these prototype pics, our fine modeller did a magnificent job on the build.
Garry discovered this track in back the station. He was wondering how we could incorporate this in the real scheme of things on our very own IPP&W. Hehehe!
Here's a shot from Saturday's session.
She sure is a fine looking beauty! Thank you to Bernie and Fred for going "halfers" each on the purchase of this magnificent addition to the IPP&W!
Have a beautifully "spruced up" day everyone!
Mike Hamer, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Have a beautifully "spruced up" day everyone!
Mike Hamer, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Great looking depot. Looking forward to seeing it in July!
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