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.
It was a fantastic day for the first Card Order operating session of the season. Lots of trains running and it's great to see so many younger people coming out to enjoy the hobby!We'll run again Sunday morning, and then our next Card Order will be January 4th. Watch our event calendar at ridgelivesteamers.org - you're always welcome to come join us. ... See MoreSee Less
Our long-term project of redesigning the front-end junction of the railroad continues. This has been planned as a 3 year project, and we're past the halfway point. As we move towards the installation of an additional passing track near Gabby Station, this phase of the project had us removing a portion of the gauntlet track on the bridge, installing gauntlet points, and then adding the switch for the future passing siding. We also replaced 25 feet of bridge approach track.We get a lot of questions about our ballast cars and our tamping machine, so there's some pictures and videos of those in use as well. ... See MoreSee Less
Here are the vendors that are planning to attend the Winter Meet. Anthony Duarte, Eccentric Engineer Jeff Dute, LocoPartsJim Humphrey, Titan Trains Mike Venezia, The BackshopOscar Cruz Solorio, Live Steamer Parts Ed Archer, Iron Horse SupplyWayne Godshall, Godshall's Live SteamDave Bortz, Superscale... See MoreSee Less
You are invited to the annual WINTER MEET of the Ridge Live Steamers at the RIDGE LINES 7 ½” gauge track just south of Dundee, Florida on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 20 - 23, 20...
It was a gorgeous day running trains! Thanks to everyone who came to visit. Card Order session is December 7th - come out and join us! ... See MoreSee Less
Tonight has truly been one of the most remarkable sunset / moonrise runs. Absolutely gorgeous out this evening. Hope you can come visit us soon! ... See MoreSee Less
