Other than Music

Live steam railroading.

Live steam railroading. A mostly scratch built Baldwin 0-4-0 locomotive in 1.5″ scale, and7.5″ gauge. O’Donnell built the complete loco and tender in a small machine shop in his basement. After five years of construction, it was first run in Sept. ‘06 at Mid-South track in Columbia, Tenn. Please see the picture.
The engine runs on LPG, and has an operating pressure of 125 psi.
Weighs about 300 lbs. and will pull about twelve passengers. The skills
learned in this project has aided him in building the prototypes for the patents and for other instruments.

Rich is a member of the ST. LOUIS LIVE STEAMERS. Located in Eureka, Mo-west of St. Louis. SLLS’ energetic members are completing the 1st phase of a new 7.5/4.34 gauge track that will offer free public rides starting in the summer of ‘07. Please come ride!

And:

Traveling with my wife Anna Lum.
Still enjoying caving in Missouri caves.

Playing with children-especially our Grandchildren.
Tenting in the desert southwest.