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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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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!
We were honored to host Winterhaven Florida Scout Troops 515 and 565 this weekend for a multi-night campout. Our members led them through the educational components, and the Scouts successfully earned their Railroading Merit Badges. ![]()
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Of course there was plenty train riding that happened as well, and what's a campout without a good bonfire?![]()
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Other interested troops are always welcome to reach out to info@ridgelivesteamers.org!
One more maintenance task this past weekend - giving the mainline a good cleaning.![]()
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This blower is high volume/low pressure so we don't have an issue with ballast getting dislodged, but watch the last two clips to see how the track looks before and after.