Library - "Live Steam" Magazine Articles

Category Description: Topics related to model engines large enough to ride on.

Boxing Day Steam

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-02 pg. 90     Scale: (none)     Author: John Ostler

A story about how the author had to show up for a live steam show and the trails and tribulations one might experience on a cold, rainy day.

Live Steam Missouri Style

Railroad Model Craftsman 1973-05 pg. 30     Scale: (none)     Author: Bob Hegge

The article focuses on the St. Louis Live Steamers, Inc. group, but other other live steam groups in Missouri are mentioned. Lots of photos and stories about the trials and tribulations of live steam. Trackplan and individual member profiles are included.

Robert's Ramblings

Narrow Gauge And Short Line Gazette 2007-01/02 pg. 5     Scale: (none)     Author: Bob Brown

The author discusses live steam in the smaller scales.

Steam in Your Backyard?

Model Railroader 1985-10 pg. 90     Scale: Large Scale     Author: Marc Horovitz

Combining gardening and garden railroading, but with a twist - using small scale live steam. Gauge 1 refers more to the track width rather than a particular scale. Photos of the author's backyard layout are included.