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Found a link on the internet with dates for the 2010 High Wheeler model train show in Palatine, IL.
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Interesting, a little bit far for me to visit. I'm curious about the name "High Wheelers." Does it refer to the tall drivers used on steam engines in passenger service, or does it have to do with old time bicycles?
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Some versions of "Casey Jones" refer to him as "a right high wheeler of mighty fame". I still don't know what it means. Anything like a high roller?
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Russ, I've always figured it meant the drivers on a steam engine
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The first several responses on google, to the term "highwheeler" referred to bicycles.
I believe the term, in railroading, started with the "American" 4-4-0, and evolved to any fast steam locomotive, usually having "larger" drivers, and has acquired the connotation of "speed".
The NMRA Fox Valley Division, "Highwheelers" show, at Harper College, In Palatine,Il. is a good local show for the Chicago area.
Trainfest, in Milwaukee, Wi. is considerably bigger.
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I took my 5yr old to the show yesterday, and we had a good time. I ended up taking 176 pictures, which include two of a passenger coach I bought, a couple of my son, and a few accidentals.
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