The fire is put out, steam released, and as the engine cools, maintenance and service checks can be performed. Started in the fall of 1972, the VIME attracts members who enjoy the hobby of engineering in miniature. The club s mandate encompasses all forms of engineering subjects, not just steam locomotives. Not all members must own or build an engine to belong to the club. This is a replica of an actual 6000 series locomotive that pulls coal from Tumbler Ridge to Prince George in northern British Columbia.
Some members do build their own engines.
After his retirement Arthur wanted to pass on his skills. Clifford s engine is painted Tuscan Red with gold leaf trim, a color scheme that was used by the CP for passenger service. This type of locomotive ended its day in Montreal pulling commuter trains to the lakeshore. Clifford s locomotive is powered by propane which he stores behind him in the tender. The cylinders that power the wheels are only 2 inches in diameter, but the estimated pull of the engine is close to 200 Lbs.