Live Steam Model Railroad Club in Colorado

[OnlyTheEd]

Let's see, $15,000.00 for the "train", maybe equal that for trackage, and 3 or 4 maybe 5 times that for the piece of property....I'm out! :-(

[OnlyTheEd]

Let's see, $15,000.00 for te "train", maybe equal that for trackage, and 3 or 4 maybe 5 times that for the piece of property....I'm out! :-(

[paullubliner]

@OnlyTheEd: Get the engine and then a truck or a trailer to take it to the many existing tracks. That's what I did.

[Dinosorable]

I really really want to join one of those live steam clubs so bad!

[diesfie]

I do like the guy with the stetson on 10:26 (and other cuts), with that tiny engine. He looks like he found his "nirwana", or "walhalla" or whatsoever.

[nicholassmth1]

Anyone know where i can find the plans to build a simple gas or diesel electric one considering its within my price range.

[jenesaisquoi54]

5 stars all the way.

[alecifel]

Excellent models. LOCO is our local club, thinking about joining, what scale would a model have to be to represent a Maine 2-footer on this track gauge?

[paullubliner]

@alecifel: 2 foot gauge divided by 7 1/2" is the answer, you do the math. If you can't, it is not likely you will be building one.

[CORKYANDERSON]

wrap foam rubber around the mike and eliminate wind buffeting noise.

[VarGoalie27]

Are people aloud to ride there own trains on the track or do they need an ok to.

[rotundrooster]

Hey skip,when are you going to head back and tape some with your new camera?

Yours are some of the best videos of live steam,I watch these all the time,looking forward to some new one man!

[shooteraod]

Where in Colorado are you guys? There are a group of us that ride our motorcycles up there every year. We would like to come take a ride. What is the weight of the steamers...they look heavy?

[shooteraod]

Where in Colorado are you guys? There are a group of us that ride our motorcycles up there every year. e would like to come take a ride.

[samng69]

I like this train very much, hope to be there one day

[johnnyboypdq]

Man these are Beautiful articulated machines! Look at the weight they are pulling!

Outstanding no mater what size, but these must be really fun!

[Shipwright1918]

Very Nice!

I wish I had one of these, maybe I save up for a lathe and so forth, it certainly looks like fun!

[Trolleymoose]

The locomotives are $5.00 dollars and the riding cars are $2.00. Track sections are $ .50 each. You can buy them at any hardware store and take them home in your trunk.

[busman0204]

GREAT video.  Love the steam but gotta love the deisels too.

[Seazer009]

Some folks have too much money and way too much time on their hands ! No, really I love the video, wish we had something like that around my area ! Thanks....

[laithnour]

very nice indeed, where could one buy such a steam train, pls? & how much would it cost?

[SkipW]

livesteamlocomotives-Dot-com

has castings for this scale steamers for the DIY folks & they start at several thousand built up and running, but

you could build a scratch built electric for a few hundred $'s depending on how cheap is your scrap parts co$t

[myleftnutts]

@SkipW Wow Skip this lost craftsmenship,i didn't think they do this anymore in north america anymore,just a couple of places in europe.there is this british guy who used to have series,back in the late 70's and early 80's,called "Modellers World".i will go to the site u recommend.

[PRR5406]

@laithnour Be prepared for sticker shock, as this is not a "poor man's" hobby. Knowing how to machine metal is almost prerequisite. Tremendous fun, however. Build a car or two first.

[ksharkey1000]

@laithnour you can use on of those big Gscale trains but you will have to make your own car 

[ksharkey1000]

@laithnour you can use one of those big Gscale trains but you will have to make your own car

[kutzbill]

@laithnour Well one example is my friend Al, who bought a Cagney, which was the little locomotives they ran passengers from the train to the hotels at the 1904 Worlds Fair in St. Louis. He paid $20,000.00 for it and had to rebuild it. It is not a poor man's (like me) hobby. There can be some serious cash tied up in these.

[applejak2000]

@kutzbill

Your right Bill. I'm beginning work on a 1 1/2" (1/8 scale) Climax loco and have to watch my quarters and dimes and use the minimum number of commercial castings, as the cost adds quick. Not to mention that most people don't realize there a serious cash investment in the mill, lathe and other machines, plus all the TOOLING necessary to build one of these in one's workshop. I already got around $7,000 in machines and tooling before I even start building the steam engine!

[paullubliner]

@kutzbill That's because Cagneys go for a premium like a vintage collectable car. A rusty and non-running 1935 Packard goes for how much? A nice 7 1/2" gauge (as seen here) Allen "Mogul" or 2-6-0 in good running order can easily be had for $ 7,000 - $ 9,000.

[kutzbill]

@paullubliner I understand, still not what I'd call a "poor mans' hobby", but that's just my opinion.

[applejak2000]

@laithnour

Ummmm....Well.., one like you see in the very beginning might run anywhere from $15,000 ++ (meaning to way way up there!) Why? a machinist builds them piece by piece...that's right: for 95% of the model, fabricating each and every part. Might have taken the bulider three - five full years to build. Add to the fact that each and every part HAS TOO WORK !! it's not just for show and tell. Did you know that first engine you saw in the video might weight 500 lbs without the cars?

[paullubliner]

@applejak2000: Not quite, very few live steam locomotive models have "everything" work. Most have dummy pumps, stokers, power reversers etc. My front end cross-compound type air pumps work but actually in simple. The power reverse (Not an Alco Type E) is a dummy. My N.Y.C. J3a 4-6-4 locomotive weights in at 1,500 pounds.

[applejak2000]

@paullubliner

When I said "everything has to WORK" I obviously mean valve gear, proper alignment in the drive train, boiler, steam piping, water supply etc. etc.--- NOT accessories and appliances! I building a 1 1/2" scale Climax for 7 1/2" gauge track...Oh never mind, it's not worth it!

[paullubliner]

@applejak2000 What has alignment got to do with everything working? Just say what you mean. It avoids confusion for others who don't know and still others who do! By the way, there are fellows who are building Kreider's NKP Berkshire that do make EVERYTHING WORK. Dave More offers fully functioning Worthington feedwater systems and power reverse (for that 2-8-4) and I have even seen a working stoker on a ten wheeler. It's just well out of the norm. THAT is not worth the effort, words are EASY!

[DOREENPMAY]

awesome! my son watches it over and over! thank-you!

[iinlovejameslafferty]

holy cow I love that FEF!

[Larsky1010]

Impossible to comprehend the amount of time and money invested in this! Fascinating! Incredible detail!

[shnimmuc]

Great Video

[d5onald2]

the loco is not chep, There are people who build then. the web is there,

[coolnerd92]

lol id make a caboos on the seam engine a hidden coller so u can have some pop or beer at the end of each run

[Zoomie00]

I wish i had trains like this. Oh well! :D

[coolnerd92]

i know a web site that sells steam engines near that size (warning the one prise i ceen is 16,000 us dallars and thats a gess off the top of m memory)

if u still want one id b glad to send u the link

[modelt715]

WAAAAY COOL, thanks

[coolnerd92]

i so wanna join so then i could possably drive a steam engine even possably make one w/ my new i dea id nickname the steamer loose bulb cuz the idea is definetly 2 late for the steam engine  golden days are passed

[Maximumbandit09]

has anyone made a berkshire of these things

[armstrongener]

lol nice toy train ...

[virgule888]

cute 'lil thing at 10:25 :)

[Jerrybearks]

where is this at? I would like to see it in oerson .Maybee take a ride

[meruggiero]

Very nice locos and large track layout. How long is the track and what gauge is it? The sound of the locos is perfect -- just like "the big ones." Where is it located? I just might visit you!

[bigkiwimike]

If I recall there use to be a "rule of thumb" which was something like 18 inches to the bum and 18 bums to the ton. So yes, some of these trains would be quite heavy. A wonderful railway. Thanks

[trainfart]

palimpalim

:)

[nicholasbreeden]

Los Angeles has elctric switches! lolz

[jst2k09]

AND???

[nicholasbreeden]

the engineer said that and i thought it was funny

[sort187]

I have to know: What is the general weight capacity for a person riding one of these things...obviously a fully loaded train is going to weigh a hell of alot, but there has to be a defined limit somewhere, right?

[robear469]

This is a very nice place to have fun. The trains are beautiful to look at. I am also into Live Steam in West Decoi and Bostwick Railroad in Boswick, Fla. More familys are buying these little trains more than before. Show more of this outing for familys to see and keep the kids off the streets. The bridges and tunnels are a must have. Hope to see more of you having fun. Buddy Lane

[amers8h77]

i really like it you really need to make another one it encouraged me to finally make some videos

[hunterthompsonf]

Watch for the S.A.S. assassin walk accross the screen at minute marker 01:31 hes holding a small silenced weapon!!!!!

[madercic3aolcom]

Really enjoyed this, Skip. Thanks for making and posting it!

[trainboy94]

There was a Southern Railway Crescent Ltd Pacific at my clubs fall meet this year, except that one is green, not black.

[ricuchiha2]

Why did you have to make this so long

[ronthecyborg]

why not? More footage!

[BelieveNoGod]

Very nice. Those small engines have incredible power for thei're size :)

[HavazikFerric]

The engine against the small brush looks so entirely realistic! Amazing train, and an amazing video!

[AODProds]

Yes, Los Angeles Live Steamers does have automatic turnouts, which is REALLY convenient for the engineers.

-Alex

[steved0689]

OMG, loved how the first pacific slipped when it tried to stop for the switch!!!

[Lancer069]

How much do the trains cost? I loved the video!!!

[gibiliz]

UAU! Fabuloso!

Parabéns!!!

[awnorris]

Love it!! They all seem to be knocking rather badly - is this common?

[SkipW]

it is the sounds of LIVE STEAM it is the real thing in about 1/5 the size of the real thing

[HavazikFerric]

SHOOP-DA-WHOOP

[petro062]

That was a 5 star and a favorite. Some fine trains there. Petro

[sumthingsick1]

omg i just love those little trains

[herbgarratt]

Great stuff...more!!!!

[chris3016]

post more video if you have them. this was pretty good

[FECRWY]

I Am With A Live Steam Club In Florida. We Have A Fun Run / Open House On December 29th. I Have A 25 Ton Switcher With Set Of Air Horns. I Will Bring My Camera And Take Some Videos And Then Post Them.

[SkipW]

Right on! & I cant wait to see them!

[MrDaylight844]

I've always wanted to get one of those.

[paullubliner]

@MrDaylight844 Do it!

[ronthecyborg]

lol @ 0:35. The engine kind of slides.

[jimmyp42002]

I've seen them do that all the way down a hill (we me at the controls freaking out, too!)

[gcarr1979]

Lets see more!!! Sweet Locomotives

[mafarnz]

Now those are some sweet models.