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Steam & Excursion > A steamy reminder in SparksDate: 09/18/21 16:20 A steamy reminder in Sparks Author: Copy19 I had nearly forgotten about this painting I did back in 1975 or so. I donated it to hang in the replica SP depot in downtown Sparks next to the Sparks Nugget. I learned this week it is now hanging in the Sparks Heritage Museum across the street (now called Victorian Ave.). They asked me to send a bio of my career to add near the picture which I was very flattered to provide.
It was a lot of fun to see the subject of my painting in person. The painting shows No. 8 climbing Montgomery Pass on the Carson & Colorado with the westbound train running from Nevada into the Owens Valley in California. No. 8 has a fascinating history having worked on the Nevada-California-Oregon and Carson & Colorado which became part of the SP narrow gauge. It was retired in 1955, having been in service for 48 years! No. 8 is still on display across the street from the museum. When my wife saw a photo of the long forgotten painting she said, "You do good dirt,". Hah. JB - Omaha Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 09/18/21 16:32 by Copy19. Date: 09/18/21 17:07 Re: A steamy reminder in Sparks Author: IC_2024 Good dirt, indeed, John- haha! Yes, I've seen your painting over at the Sparks Heritage Museum before-- well done... Glad you gave them some bio info, too. So much has changed here in Reno/Sparks-- you wouldn't recognize the place, anymore. Glad your painting survived and is displayed for all to see!
Date: 09/19/21 09:51 Re: A steamy reminder in Sparks Author: gonx Fantastic!
I like the vertical curve. -Lee Date: 09/19/21 11:37 Re: A steamy reminder in Sparks Author: asheldrake LOVE our wives compliments......GREAT painting. Arlen
Date: 09/20/21 07:16 Re: A steamy reminder in Sparks Author: atsf121 Very cool!
Posted from iPhone Date: 09/20/21 08:11 Re: A steamy reminder in Sparks Author: GMUP Excellent painting, as usual!
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