George and Linda Pruitt sold their business, retired and decided to
kick back and enjoy the quiet life of the retiree.  Well, it did not
take George long to realize the quiet life of the retiree is not for
him (Linda thought the idea was pretty nifty, but she gets only half a
vote in this democracy while George gets a whole vote).  George and
Linda have always loved trains (they rode Amtrak at least once a year
while they were traveling the country on business).  Wouldn’t it be
great to have a railroad nearby to ride whenever we chose to, they
thought.


So, the Pruitt’s decided to do something with the four acres they
lived on.  It looked mighty empty with just greasewood and sand
surrounding their home.  Why not build a 7-½ inch gage railroad and
have it run the length and width of the property
(see track map (East  and West)!
Nifty idea, right?  This way the Pruitt’s could run their trains
whenever they want to, and they could invite friends whose interest in
7-½ gage railroading (see R.A.I.L.S.) was as enthusiastic as theirs.  Well,
doesn’t everyone want a railroad on their property?  You say to
yourself, a couple of kooks, right?? Nah!  Just a couple of railroad
supporters who like to share their interests with those around them.
So, that is what George and Linda, along with over 90 volunteers,
which are called Tie Owners are doing ...building a
railroad, the SAGEBRUSH SHORTLINE RAILROAD to be exact.