Steam Train in Titusville

Switcher

Leaving Perry St. Station

So, John's a huge train enthusiast. We have an elaborate "O" gauge layout in the basement and saw the "Berkshire" Nickelplate Steam Train when it came to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Naturally, we headed to Titusville to catch this unique visit.

Steam trains stopped running in the oil region in 1953, and the two engines that were in Titusville were privately owned Switchers. They were beautiful and perfectly restored. Four runs were made on Saturday and on Sunday, and crowds came out to just take pictures. Like we did.

The elusive Ida Tarbell home.

After we saw the trains off, we took the walking tour of Titusville. This was our second shot at trying to find Ida Tarbell's (Muckraker! Hereo!) house. The first time, I thought I had the map upside down and we were in sort of a hurry. This time, we were on foot with plenty of time, and we discovered the map had no relation to time, space or reality.

This is really a surprise because most pamphlets by the Oil Region Alliance are quite superior. This make had houses on opposite sides of the grid, in no relation to other sites. Still, we saw some beautiful architecture.

Not a ride.

We made a return trip to the Drake Museum for John's birthday, and got some commemorative bottles of oil, and an oil can mug. Happy Birthday John!

Left mug is wood fired and mine.

We finished off the weekend at the Wheelhouse Pottery with Frank, and went fishing at Two Mile Run. A successful weekend.

 

Lunker.

Coming up - Oil Heritage Weekend, you know it, Pierogies!!!