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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Saturday, April 27th is another "Run Day" here at the railroad. If you're interested to learn more about us, it's a great day to visit! As we get towards summer, morning is the best time to be here.![]()
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While you're here, we've also discovered an AMAZING U-Pick peach option less than 5 minutes away at Wheeler Farms. They're open 8-5 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and the picking is EASY! $20 for THREE bags of peaches (cash, venmo, zelle). This is their first year of U-Pick, so they're ramping up operations, but the fruit is delicious! ![]()
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So come out for some train fun AND grab yourself some delicious peaches! Tell David the railroad people sent you!![]()
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You can find their page here: www.facebook.com/share/WGKEagohLqLxQtF6/?mibextid=qi2Omg
While the "busy season" for the northern climates is just starting, Spring and Summer here in Florida is our quiet time. With fewer people at the track, it's when we do most of our maintenance projects.![]()
We're really happy with this planting and beautification project at Honeymoon Junction in Elston Yard. Over the years this area had been neglected, but with Andrea's efforts it's looking fantastic!
We appreciate David Howarth's efforts to put together a tremendous look at all of the Gauge One activity during our 2024 Winter Meet.![]()
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Ridge Live Steamers 2024 Winter Meet Gauge 1 compilation
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In addition to Ridge Live Steamers' 7.5" gauge trains, there is also an active Gauge 1 track. Here's a look at some of the action from the 2024 Winter Meet....
It's been a great two days for our Spring Meet. It's always a welcome relief after the huge amount of traffic we get during every Year's Winter meet to have a couple calm and easy days of running trains for fun. We still had a steady stream of visitors both Saturday and Sunday, and train rides were available for all guests.