The just-completed International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in downtown Springfield, Ill., saw higher numbers in both attendance and classic-car entrants, reported the Springfield State Journal-Register. Kim Rosendahl, president of the festival, said there were about 1,100 cars on display compared to fewer than 1,000 last year. Estimates also had more people at this year’s show. … Continue reading Springfield festival sees bigger numbers
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Attendance falls at Route 66 Rendezvous
The official numbers aren't in yet. But a consensus emerged Sunday that attendance at the annual Route 66 Rendezvous classic-car show in San Bernardino, Calif., was markedly down this year, according to the San Bernardino County Sun. Reasons for the crowd drop-offs included: --- Hot weather. High temperatures on Friday and Saturday -- the two … Continue reading Attendance falls at Route 66 Rendezvous
Route 66 TV feels the glow of neon
After a hiatus, Route 66 TV Net and host Jim Conkle have returned to YouTube this weekend with a report from the Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif. Here, Conkle chats with the winners of the vehicle neon lighting contest: https://youtu.be/WG13122SB6c Three more new videos can be seen at Route66PulseTV's channel. For nonstop coverage … Continue reading Route 66 TV feels the glow of neon
Details revealed for upcoming Route 66 exhibit at Autry Center
In a Shalom Life story about artist and journalist Jim Farber, he revealed a few of the things that will be featured in a Route 66 exhibit staring in May 2014 at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles. The key excerpts: I talked with Jim recently in his backyard, which is only a few … Continue reading Details revealed for upcoming Route 66 exhibit at Autry Center
Big train a’movin’
Yesterday, historic Engine 765, owned by the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, made its return trip from the west St. Louis suburbs to Decatur, Ill. Here, you'll see cool footage of the train moving at a not-so-lumbering speed, including near the Route 66 town of Litchfield, Ill., about the 5:00 mark. https://youtu.be/ibzEn75t1n8 The 1944 steam … Continue reading Big train a’movin’
Steam train will pass through several Route 66 towns in Illinois
Those of you who live near or are traveling through central Illinois on Monday might want to check this out -- a 1944 steam locomotive will pass through several Route 66 towns that day. Engine 765, a steam locomotive maintained by the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, currently is in the northwest suburbs of St. … Continue reading Steam train will pass through several Route 66 towns in Illinois
Marathon’s medals get their own video
The medals handed out to participants in the upcoming Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa are so nice, they get their own clip: https://youtu.be/4wSV5tCbka4 According to the event: "When designing our finisher's medals, we always have our participants in mind. Whether they run or walk their perseverance and dedication to training are the same. We wanted to … Continue reading Marathon’s medals get their own video
Flow of donations ensures a Rendezvous
A "very encouraging" response to a plea for donations has essentially ensured there will be a Route 66 Rendezvous in downtown San Bernardino, Calif., next month, reported the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin today. "There's no doubt we are going to have a rendezvous," said Wayne Austin, president and CEO of the San Bernardino Convention & Visitors … Continue reading Flow of donations ensures a Rendezvous
Springfield festival in 3-D
Time to dig out those 3-D glasses you stashed away. William Turner, aka 3DMovieman, took his video camera to the recently completed Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in Springfield, Mo., and posted this video in 3-D. https://youtu.be/KVadlCTXX7Y If you don't like the 3-D effect, you can click "3D" on the lower right portion of the … Continue reading Springfield festival in 3-D
Mixed messages seen from Route 66 Rendezvous fundraising
The annual Route 66 Rendezvous in downtown San Bernardino, Calif., is halfway to its goal for donations, or it's in jeopardy of being canceled, depending on which regional newspaper report you read. The lead paragraph from today's San Bernardino County Sun: Without $36,000 in donations from the community, there will be no Stater Bros. Route 66 … Continue reading Mixed messages seen from Route 66 Rendezvous fundraising