Walt's Barn, Griffith Park, Sun. Jan 16th

[Morrigoon]

I plan to visit Walt's Barn at the LA Live Steamers in Griffith Park on Sunday the 16th. Barn's open from 11-3, so I'll probably go around noon. Anybody care to join?

[Morrigoon]

This is this coming Sunday! :)

I'd love to make a day of it, perhaps add a picnic at the Old Zoo or something.

[libraryvixen]

I know I'm far away, but I'll be there in spirit. Walt's Barn is great!

[katiesue]

I do want to make it there sometime but it won't be this weekend. Sorry :(

[madmonkeygirl]

Sorry if weather is nice I have other plans (in memory of my sister's father in law death anniversary memorial) at the dog beach.

[Chernabog]

I shall be there! Also, there's drag queen bingo that night for anyone that is interested :)

[Morrigoon]

Cherny: wanna add a picnic lunch at the Old Zoo?

[Morrigoon]

Okay, so it looks like it's me, Joe & BJ. If anybody else is planning/thinking of coming, please let us know so we keep you informed of any "extracurricular" activities we might be engaging in in the area.

[Morrigoon]

A few pictures from yesterday:

Ollie Johnston's Depot
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/MorrigoonBride/Walts%20Train%20Barn%20and%20The%20Old%20LA%20Zoo/P1180457.jpg

Plans for Walt's Barn
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/MorrigoonBride/Walts%20Train%20Barn%20and%20The%20Old%20LA%20Zoo/P1180458.jpg

Last remaining intact piece of track from Walt's railroad. Awesome presentation.
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/MorrigoonBride/Walts%20Train%20Barn%20and%20The%20Old%20LA%20Zoo/P1180461.jpg

Switch system designed for Walt at the studio machine shop, predecessor to the system that run's DL's trains today.
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/MorrigoonBride/Walts%20Train%20Barn%20and%20The%20Old%20LA%20Zoo/P1180465.jpg

A picture of Walt and Lillian that you don't see all that often.
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/MorrigoonBride/Walts%20Train%20Barn%20and%20The%20Old%20LA%20Zoo/P1180466.jpg

One of the live steamers passing through
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/MorrigoonBride/Walts%20Train%20Barn%20and%20The%20Old%20LA%20Zoo/P1180468.jpg

Cherny and BJ (with Buck)
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/MorrigoonBride/Walts%20Train%20Barn%20and%20The%20Old%20LA%20Zoo/P1180471.jpg

The Combine, mid-restoration. The society are working to build a structure to protect it, so they don't have to keep it tented. Obviously they're still raising the funds to cover it.
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/MorrigoonBride/Walts%20Train%20Barn%20and%20The%20Old%20LA%20Zoo/P1180472.jpg

A miniature roundhouse for miniature trains
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/MorrigoonBride/Walts%20Train%20Barn%20and%20The%20Old%20LA%20Zoo/P1180477.jpg

[Ghoulish Delight]

Great pics. Looks to me like they modeled ToonTown depot after Ollie Johnston's, no?

[Morrigoon]

Interesting thought! ...Maybe?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Not an exact match, but I see a lot of similarity

http://www.thecaliforniasource.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/toontown-depot.jpg http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/MorrigoonBride/Walts%20Train%20Barn%20and%20The%20Old%20LA%20Zoo/P1180457.jpg

[Not Afraid]

So, is that the train house that was moved from Ollie Johnston's house and restored?

You can see part of it in situ here:
http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photo/photo25/37/74/fb4107017c12.jpg?tw=305&th=228&_rh=f2qbu1rh0fb3svxsmzzyv9o53

[Morrigoon]

Yes, I believe it is.

[Morrigoon]

Oh wait, maybe not... the depot is a bit small compared to that. So I guess I"m not sure.

[Ghoulish Delight]

She's not talking about the building in the foreground, just the small bit of yellow structure peaking out behind.

[Morrigoon]

Ah... makes more sense.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Cool! Sounds like it was an interesting and successful outing!