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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4 days ago

Ridge Live Steamers
This past weekend, our track team went to work rebuilding and realigning the south ends of the Yeehaw passing tracks, as well as the switches leading into the Yeehaw Wye. The project entailed about 200 feet of track AND 3 replacing 3 turnouts. During the design process, track realignments were made to move one switch off the mainline, while also correcting track alignments and lengthening the passing tracks.An extensive amount of pre-planning went into the project, including full CAD drawings of the existing and revised track alignments, building 3 new switches, building 10 track panels, and relocating the existing signals.Despite the 90+ degree weather, crews worked Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. By mid-day Sunday, the mainline tracks were back open for traffic. The tracks to the Yeehaw Wye will be completed during an upcoming work session. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Ridge Live Steamers
With our snowbirds back north and fewer trains running, the warmer months are generally when most of our track work gets done.This weekend was no exception, as we re-ballasted some track. Best of all, SEVERAL of our new members jumped in to help with the work!Thanks to Kate and Jacob, Michael, Stephen, and Trent for your assistance! ... See MoreSee Less
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