Photos from a 1940s meeting of the Golden Gate Live Steamers in California, held in Victor Shattock's basement. Lester Friend, founder of "Yankee Shop" and the New England Live Steamers, and his son Joe, were guests.
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Golden Gate Live Steamers meeting in Victor Shattock's basement., 1940s. Lester Friend is in front row, approximately in the center, and is the 2nd person (front row) to the left of the wooden post. His son Joe Friend is at left in the front row, wearing white pants. Vic Shattock is the second person from the left. Photo courtesy of Ken Shattock.
Left to Right: Frank Dee, GGLS Secretary; Victor Shattock, GGLS President & Founder; Lester Friend, Yankee Shop & New England Live Steamers (NELS) Founder; Fred Braasch, coined the name “Golden Gate Live Steamers”; and Harold Collins, built the brass Dining Car that’s featured in the “Victor Shattock Steam Trains” DVD.
Lester Friend (with hands folded) addresses the group about his 3/4" scale Boston & Albany locomotive #402.
Vic Shattock (standing next to the gentleman wearing the Fedora) talks about one of his basement engines on display on the "firing up track" next to the Roundhouse. Joe Friend is at left, next to the water tank. Photo courtesy of Ken Shattock.
Golden Gate Live Steamers (GGLS) members inspecting some of the many engines on display.
