On Monday, Nov 4, about 1:20 PM, the only operable Union Pacific Big Boy steam locomotive, one of the largest steam locomotives in the world, will be steaming through D’Hanis on its way east from Del Rio to San Antonio. We in the LSC will be able to hear the whistle and see the smoke, if not the locomotive itself, as it passes. There are stops scheduled in Uvalde, Sabinal, and Hondo for public viewing.
No. 4014 is a 600 ton, 7,000 HP, 132′ long articulated 4-8-8-4 monster that was built in 1941 and traveled over a million miles before being retired in 1961. It spent over 50 years on static display at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA before being re-acquired by UP, and its complete rebuild in the UP locomotive shop in Cheyenne, WY was finished just this last May. Since most of the railroad water towers are gone, No. 4014 has two additional water tank cars hitched just behind the tender, followed by the historic passenger cars that make up the rest of the train.
Ice cream social Sunday, 6 P.M. at the Clubhouse. Bring your bowl and spoon! $1.00 per generous scoop, toppings included. Larry Smith and Marlene Moir will be your hosts. Come out and visit with friends, meet guests and lets eat some ice cream!
Some of our Board of Directors had a little fun with the October 31, 2019 Board Meeting in the Clubhouse. Pictured are Kay Markle and Linda Mossman as witches, and Sherri Rockett as Albert Enstein! Our BOD meetings are never dull!!
Movie Night will resume on Saturday, October 26 at 6:30 pm. We will be showing “Young Frankenstein” with Gene Wilder and other comedic stars. Free popcorn as always. Come and be entertained!!
The Bluebonnet Auxiliary meeting will be held on October 16, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the Clubhouse. Be sure to attend to be “in the know” about park social events and other programs. There will be an agenda posted on the Clubhouse doors.
Taylor celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary and 20 years as LSC members!
