You have reached the home page of the Ridge Live Steamers, Inc. This website is provided for the benefit of our members, model railroad and live steam enthusiasts. Fellow live steamers and those interested in the live steam and model railroading hobbies are welcome.

RLS is a non-profit organization and will work with other non-profit organizations dedicated to further the awareness of our railroad heritage.

RLS is a 7½” gauge railroad that currently has 7,500 feet of mainline with an additional 7,300 feet in sidings and yards. We also have a 180 foot, 3 track loop of elevated Gauge 1 and G-Gauge. Stationary and steam traction engines are also welcome.

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7 days ago

** Our Card Order Session for this weekend has been cancelled **Due to expected cold and inclement weather, this weekend’s card order session has been cancelled.We look forward to seeing everyone at our Winter Meet which runs February 26-March 1. ... See MoreSee Less

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Ridge Live Steamers

2 weeks ago

Many of are familiar with the Chessie System "cat" logo... Our property has been adopted by a cat, and we've named him Chessie... I think you'll agree he's found the right home.Keep an eye out for him if you're coming to visit us this winter! ... See MoreSee Less

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Ridge Live Steamers

3 weeks ago

It's a short clip, but here's two inbound trains simultaneously passing the outbound passenger train during the closing hours of this weekend's card order operating session. ... See MoreSee Less

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Ridge Live Steamers

3 weeks ago

A great turnout for today's Card Order operating session. At several times we had EIGHT different crews working at the same time, with nearly 25 operations completed. Pictures of the literal sunset of a great day. Photo crKatja Rosales-KroonKroon ... See MoreSee Less

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Ridge Live Steamers

4 weeks ago

In preparation for the RLS Winter Meet at the end of February, this past weekend our crew replaced the mainline track in front of Ridgeville Station.The Winter Meet is February 26th-March 1, and if you're interested in the hobby we'd love to see you! Find more details on the website.This project involved the removal and replacement of about 175 feet of track, as well as restoring the proper grade. Take a look at the process here: ... See MoreSee Less

Ridgeville Mainline Replacement (January 2026) - Ridge Live Steamers

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This project involved the removal, clearing, grading, and complete replacement of the primary mainline at the Ridgeville station area. The original section consisted of an aging track bed with settled...

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