User:Galaxieranchrr/International Brotherhood of Live Steamers
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| Formation | 1932 |
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| Type | Live Steam Model Railroading |
Membership | 20,000+ |
Secretary | Kenneth Shattock |
| Staff | 4 |
| Website | http://www.ibls.org |
The International Brotherhood of Live Steamers (IBLS) is a non-profit organization which promotes the hobby of live steam model railroading. It was founded in the United States in 1932 by Charles A. Purinton at the urging of "Curly" Lawrence. The organization is directed by regional secretaries for North America, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and South Africa.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Shattock, Kenneth (February 20, 2009). "IBLS Regional Secretaries". IBLS. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
External links
[edit]Category:Rail transport modelling associations Category:Rail transport modelling Category:Rail transport modelling standards Category:1932 establishments in the United States Category:Educational organizations based in the United States Category:Organizations established in 1932 Category:Hobbyist organizations