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	When did the BLS change its name to IBLS?		When did the BLS change its name to IBLS?

	See [[IBLS_Journal_1972#February IBLS Journal 1972]]		See [[IBLS_Journal_1972#February\|IBLS Journal 1972]]

	== Bibliography ==		== Bibliography ==

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	When did the BLS change its name to IBLS?		When did the BLS change its name to IBLS?

	[[~~Keith Taylor]] wrote the following, 23 January 2020:~~		See [[IBLS_Journal_1972#February IBLS Journal 1972]]

	: If I remember correctly it was [[Brenton Barnfather\|Barney Barnfather]] that suggested the change. Personally I never cared for that and I almost always use just the BLS as it had ALWAYS been an international organization. I think it was in either the late 1960’s or very early 1970’s when the change took place. It was mentioned in a Secretary’s Report in Live Steam. I think [[William Fitt\|Bill Fitt]] may have had a hand in the change too. But as the BLS was never a legal entity I guess it didn’t matter much what we called ourselves.

	~~: <i>[[Live Steam Magazine]]</i>~~ February ~~1977, page 46, mentions being suggested by [[Keith Watson~~]] ~~in Australia.~~

	== Bibliography ==		== Bibliography ==

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	Ken was also informed that most Live Steamers in the U.S. and Canada did not believe that the BLS was even needed anymore especially because of the modern day Internet. As it turned out, the “other” BLS secretaries located in Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand did not harbor those same views.		Ken was also informed that most Live Steamers in the U.S. and Canada did not believe that the BLS was even needed anymore especially because of the modern day Internet. As it turned out, the “other” BLS secretaries located in Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand did not harbor those same views.

	Ken then decided right then and there that he would endeavor to bring back the BLS as its Founder, “Carl” Purinton, originally envisioned. After discussions with Clover McKinley, Editor of Live Steam Magazine,		Ken then decided right then and there that he would endeavor to bring back the BLS as its Founder, “Carl” Purinton, originally envisioned. After discussions with [[Clover McKinley]], Editor of Live Steam Magazine, and with Clover’s personal encouragement, Ken decided that only ONE new BLS secretary was required, for the North American continent which included the U.S. and Canada.
	and with Clover’s personal encouragement, Ken decided that only ONE new BLS secretary was required, for the North American continent which included the U.S. and Canada.

	Hence the new “North American Region—IBLS” was born. Things, of course, have really changed from past years. The various Live Steam “meets” still take place here and there, either at Club tracks or at private facilities elsewhere. Most of the hundreds of small size locomotives have somehow disappeared from the scene overall and have been replaced by 1 ½ inch scale equipment, running on either 7 ¼ or 7 ½ inch gauge track. The Live Steam pioneers from years ago have all passed on. Even the famous “Marblehead Chowder” lunches, once served at the East Coast meets have disappeared. What a pity too as they were extraordinarily delicious.		Hence the new “North American Region—IBLS” was born. Things, of course, have really changed from past years. The various Live Steam “meets” still take place here and there, either at Club tracks or at private facilities elsewhere. Most of the hundreds of small size locomotives have somehow disappeared from the scene overall and have been replaced by 1 ½ inch scale equipment, running on either 7 ¼ or 7 ½ inch gauge track. The Live Steam pioneers from years ago have all passed on. Even the famous “Marblehead Chowder” lunches, once served at the East Coast meets have disappeared. What a pity too as they were extraordinarily delicious.

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	* [[IBLS Meets]]		* [[IBLS Meets]]

			== Name Change ==

			When did the BLS change its name to IBLS?

			[[Keith Taylor]] wrote the following, 23 January 2020:

			: If I remember correctly it was [[Brenton Barnfather\|Barney Barnfather]] that suggested the change. Personally I never cared for that and I almost always use just the BLS as it had ALWAYS been an international organization. I think it was in either the late 1960’s or very early 1970’s when the change took place. It was mentioned in a Secretary’s Report in Live Steam. I think [[William Fitt\|Bill Fitt]] may have had a hand in the change too. But as the BLS was never a legal entity I guess it didn’t matter much what we called ourselves.

			: <i>[[Live Steam Magazine]]</i> February 1977, page 46, mentions being suggested by [[Keith Watson]] in Australia.

	== Bibliography ==		== Bibliography ==

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	Gauge '3' (G3) is therefore now over 100 years old. At the time, 2.5 inch gauge allowed the construction of fairly successful (and reasonably to scale) live-steam locomotives. Bing and Carette, both Nurnburg-based toy-manufacturers provided locomotives and rolling stock for these standardised gauges. However, it was Bassett-Lowke, together with other British producers like Jubb, Bonds and the Model Dockyards that marketed the largest range of models for G3.		Gauge '3' (G3) is therefore now over 100 years old. At the time, 2.5 inch gauge allowed the construction of fairly successful (and reasonably to scale) live-steam locomotives. Bing and Carette, both Nurnburg-based toy-manufacturers provided locomotives and rolling stock for these standardised gauges. However, it was Bassett-Lowke, together with other British producers like Jubb, Bonds and the Model Dockyards that marketed the largest range of models for G3.

	During this period, what we may call the "golden age" of Gauge 3, several locomotive kits were offered ~~by Little Engines~~, [[Harry Coventry\|H. J. Coventry]], and [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Puriton]] of Massachusetts, among others. An extensive collection of designs for generally British prototype 1/2" scale locomotives were published in the Model Engineer magazine by [[LBSC\|Lillian "Curly" Lawrence under the pseudonym LBSC]].		During this period, what we may call the "golden age" of Gauge 3, several locomotive kits were offered, [[Harry Coventry\|H. J. Coventry]], and [[Charles A. Purinton\|Carl Puriton]] of Massachusetts, among others. An extensive collection of designs for generally British prototype 1/2" scale locomotives were published in the Model Engineer magazine by [[LBSC\|Lillian "Curly" Lawrence under the pseudonym LBSC]].

	Charles A. "Carl" Purinton (1898-1999), of Marblehead,Massachusetts, was an early day Live Steam hobbyist, who, like H.J. Coventry and others, provided a few Live Steam “kits” for modelers to try their hand at. “Carl” was an excellent modeler who had a number of Live Steam models, some to LBSC’s designs.		Charles A. "Carl" Purinton (1898-1999), of Marblehead,Massachusetts, was an early day Live Steam hobbyist, who, like H.J. Coventry and others, provided a few Live Steam “kits” for modelers to try their hand at. “Carl” was an excellent modeler who had a number of Live Steam models, some to LBSC’s designs.
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	When lunch was served to all of the day’s participants, the members and visitors had a chance to		When lunch was served to all of the day’s participants, the members and visitors had a chance to
	see some of the models and chassis under construction, which were all exhibited under cover.		see some of the models and chassis under construction, which were all exhibited under cover.
	The work that was done by those early day live steamers on those ~~little~~ engines was deserving of the respect by anyone who admires fine machine work.		The work that was done by those early day live steamers on those engines was deserving of the respect by anyone who admires fine machine work.
	Speaking of “lunch”--- the main entrée for the day’s historic event was Mrs. “Carl” Purinton’s memorable fish chowder which she was well known for. “Carl” said it was officially known as “Marblehead Chowder” . Evidently, as always, it was the hit of the day !		Speaking of “lunch”--- the main entrée for the day’s historic event was Mrs. “Carl” Purinton’s memorable fish chowder which she was well known for. “Carl” said it was officially known as “Marblehead Chowder” . Evidently, as always, it was the hit of the day !

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	Membership is open only to those who have built, are building, own or are seriously contemplating the construction of a small working steam locomotive.		Membership is open only to those who have built, are building, own or are seriously contemplating the construction of a small working steam locomotive.

			'''Interview with Carl Purinton, 1989'''
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	== Year by Year Journal ==		== Year by Year Journal ==

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Brotherhood of Live Steamers, 1950

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	=== Purpose ===		=== Purpose ===

	It is very discouraging and small pleasure to work alone without the encouragement and congeniality of other Live Steamers. By means of registering ones name and address with the secretary, it is possible to get in touch with others in your vicinity, if there are any who have registered, for the mutual benefit of all. The "Lone Hand" can build good small working steam locomotives, but mistakes can be avoided, corners cut and a great deal more fun and education from our hobby by working together. But, please remember that to ~~accomplush~~ our purpose it is essential that you and your friends register, otherwise a "Lone Hand" from your vicinity writing to the secretary would be told there were no brother Live Steamers near him.		It is very discouraging and small pleasure to work alone without the encouragement and congeniality of other Live Steamers. By means of registering ones name and address with the secretary, it is possible to get in touch with others in your vicinity, if there are any who have registered, for the mutual benefit of all. The "Lone Hand" can build good small working steam locomotives, but mistakes can be avoided, corners cut and a great deal more fun and education from our hobby by working together. But, please remember that to accomplish our purpose it is essential that you and your friends register, otherwise a "Lone Hand" from your vicinity writing to the secretary would be told there were no brother Live Steamers near him.

	=== Organization ===		=== Organization ===

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	<i>[[The Live Steamer]]</i>, May-June 1950		<i>[[The Live Steamer]]</i>, May-June 1950

	(also appeared in <i>[[The North American Live Steamer]]</i>, Number 1, Volume 1, 1956]])		(also appeared in <i>[[The North American Live Steamer]]</i>, Number 1, Volume 1, 1956)

	=== Origin ===		=== Origin ===

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Bibliography

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	* "IBLS Secretary's Report: News of New Zealand Region", Donald A. LeComte, <i>Live Steam Magazein</i>, May/Jun 2004		* "IBLS Secretary's Report: News of New Zealand Region", Donald A. LeComte, <i>Live Steam Magazein</i>, May/Jun 2004
	* "IBLS Secretary's Report: Tasmania's Bush Mill", Keith Watson, <i>Live Steam Magazine</i>, Jul/Aug 2004		* "IBLS Secretary's Report: Tasmania's Bush Mill", Keith Watson, <i>Live Steam Magazine</i>, Jul/Aug 2004
	* "IBLS Secretary's Report: Sinsheim, Germany; World's Largest Indoor Steam Engine Meeting", Klaus Rabensdorf, <i>Live Steam Magazine</i>, Sept/Oct 2005		* "IBLS Secretary's Report: Sinsheim, Germany; World's Largest Indoor Steam Engine Meeting", [[Klaus Rabensdorf]], <i>[[Live Steam Magazine]]</i>, Sept/Oct 2005
	* "IBLS Secretary's Report: Austrialia Association of Live Steamers 49th Annual Convention", Keith Watson, <i>Live Steam Magazine</i>, Sept/Oct 2006		* "IBLS Secretary's Report: Austrialia Association of Live Steamers 49th Annual Convention", Keith Watson, <i>Live Steam Magazine</i>, Sept/Oct 2006
	* "IBLS Secretary's Report: Burrell Special is the Theme", Donald A. Lecomte, <i>Live Steam Magazine</i>, Nov/Dec 2006		* "IBLS Secretary's Report: Burrell Special is the Theme", Donald A. Lecomte, <i>Live Steam Magazine</i>, Nov/Dec 2006