BGuthrie Photos: AZ -- Scottsdale -- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

AZ -- Scottsdale -- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park:

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Description of Pictures: Including the Arizona's French Gratitude Train and the "Giddy-Up Daddy" sculpture honoring Bil Keane (Family Circus).

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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. MSRRPK_170714_009.JPG: A Gift of Friendship This boxcar is one of 49 that comprised the French Gratitude Train. Once filled with 250 tons of gifts, the Gratitude Train was a way for the people of France to say "Thank you" to the American people for their help during and after World War II. More than six million French families contributed gifts from their own possessions to help fill the cars, which were distributed to each state of the union after their arrival in the United States in 1949. The box car belonging to the people of Arizona has been restored to 1949 condition. Today, it serves as a remembrance of the two counties who always fought "For the liberty and dignity of man." Dedicated November 11,1989 Scottsdale, Arizona
2. MSRRPK_170714_086.JPG: Peoria Train Depot
3. MSRRPK_170714_099.JPG: "Giddy-Up Daddy" Bil Keane (1922-2011) Cartoonist Create of The Family Circus "If there is a philosophy behind the feature, it is this: a home filled with love and laughter is the happiest place in the world." On permanent loan from the Town of Paradise Valley, where the Keanes lived for more than 50 years. Dedicated November 8, 2013
4. MSRRPK_170714_107.JPG: To the "Mommy" and real heart of The Family Circus Thel Keane
5. MSRRPK_170714_110.JPG: Neal, Nanako, Jesse, Janice, Jason & Julia Keane
6. MSRRPK_170714_113.JPG: Christopher Keane & Oliver Scherling-Keane
7. MSRRPK_170714_115.JPG: The Bombecks Cherish Keane Christmases
8. MSRRPK_170714_120.JPG: "Years of Friendship" Bud and Joan Potter
9. MSRRPK_170714_123.JPG: The Wilson Family Dave Margie Jeanene David Sue Joel Adam & Melinda Keane
10. MSRRPK_170714_125.JPG: "Thanks for the Memories" Luv Bill and Tina Soderquist
11. MSRRPK_170714_128.JPG: Bil, always part of our CBIZ Miller Wagner Family
12. MSRRPK_170714_129.JPG: In loving memory of our dad, Bill Rowen. Rick, Thom, Chris & Evelyn
13. MSRRPK_170714_131.JPG: Jeff, Melinda, Spencer, Matilda & Olivia Keane
14. MSRRPK_170714_134.JPG: Glen & Linda Keane Claire, Vincent, Matisse, & Roman Rogozyk-Keane Max, Megan & Henry Keane
15. MSRRPK_170714_137.JPG: Gayle Keane & Greg Hoellwarth
16. MSRRPK_170714_151.JPG: Jeff Keane Glen Keane (c) 2013
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Wikipedia Description: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a 40-acre (16 ha) railroad park located in Scottsdale, Arizona. It features a 15 in (381 mm) gauge railroad, a Magma Arizona Railroad locomotive, a railroad museum, three model railroad clubs and a 7 1⁄2 in (190.5 mm) gauge live steam railroad.

History

In 1967, the Fowler McCormicks donated 100 acres (40 ha) of McCormick Ranch to the City of Scottsdale stipulating that it be used as a park for all people to enjoy. The son of Anne and Fowler McCormick, Guy Stillman, assembled his 15 in (381 mm) gauge narrow gauge railroad replica in the property. He called it the "Paradise & Pacific Railroad" and was offered to the city in 1971. The U.S. Marines and Senator Barry Goldwater contributed in the railroad expansion. With their apportions to the railroad route expansion, the park officially opened the morning of October 4, 1975.

The park's original name was McCormick Railroad Park, but in 1996 the park was renamed McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in recognition of its founder, Guy Stillman. The City of Scottsdale sold 60 acres (24 ha) of the donated land to a developer several years ago.

Attractions

* Paradise & Pacific Railroad: Created by Stillman, the Paradise & Pacific Railroad is the oldest and the first attraction to operate in the park. This 15 in (381 mm) gauge ridable miniature railway has a route of 3,800 feet (1,158 m) of track and 1,400 feet (427 m) of sidetrack, including two trestles, a tunnel, 2 water tanks, loading platform, turntable, two crossing signals and an extensive train shed and workshop. The railroad has three steam locomotives (two operational), three diesel locomotives, two cabooses, a coach car, a trolley car (in the model RR building), three stock cars and a large number of gondola cars.
* Charro Carrousel: This merry-go-round was built in 1950 by The Allan Herschell Company and was purchased and restored by the Scot ...More...
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