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, 2025. There will be night running and loop running, so please bring your 7 ½” gauge, Gauge One and G-Scale equipment and run as much as you like. A number of live steam vendors will be on the site during the meet for your convenience.
An RV parking area, most with water and electricity, is available on a reservation basis. There may be restrictions on awnings and pull-outs. RV spaces are BY RESERVATION ONLY. Early reservations are encouraged, as we will likely be full. Use of the RV parking area is by donation and the parking area is available throughout the month of February for those who might want a home base for the other activities in Florida. Please request a reservation using this link.
If you’re bringing your train, please complete this form in advance of your arrival to allow us to properly reserve a parking track for you.
For those visiting without equipment, passenger trains will be running during designated hours Thursday-Sunday. When finalized, the passenger schedule will be available here
A “Diner Car” is planned for noon-time meals Thursday thru Saturday.
Need a place to stay?
Of course, February is one of the busiest months for hotels in Florida. To help with your travel plans, we have arranged group rates with two nearby hotels.
- The Holiday Inn Lake Wale N/Winter Haven (2953 Ridge Way, Lake Wales, FL 33859) has rooms for $189/night plus taxes. To take advantage of the rate you will need to call the hotel directly at 863-949-4800, option 2 (not central reservations) and then mention the Ridge Live Steamers group. This rate is only available as long as they have space – there is no guarantee, so please book ASAP if you’re interested. The room can be canceled up to 24 hours before arrival.
- The Hampton Inn and Suites Lake Wales (22900 US Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859) is also offering a group rate at $199/night, for a room with 2 queen beds. They can be reached at (863) 734-3000, and again mention Ridge Live Steamers. Hampton Inn also offers online booking via this link
- The rates for both properties are valid from February 16th through the 24th.
Here’s a look at our 2024 Winter Meet!