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Live Steam
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 15, 2001 11:24 AM
Anybody have knowledge on live steamers? I`ve always wanted to build one,and need more info. I`d also like to find available tracks to run them,like they have at Griffth Park in Los Angeles. I live in Austin TX,and need to find closest site. Gerald
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Posted by turbine682 on Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:20 AM
Hi Gerald,

Try the website www.livesteam.com as a starting point. There is also a magazine called "Live Steam" Inside the mag, you can probably find all kinds of info regarding both stationary steam and railroad steam. There may also be a club in your area.

Good luck,
--Ed
Pennsy's Q2's rock and so do C & O's H6's & 8's but the best is NYC's J3a's
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Posted by johngraser on Tuesday, October 16, 2001 12:16 PM
Try

http://www.livesteaming.com/clubs/usa.html

John
HO 19' x 12.5' with DCC Control Base on Southern Pacific's (Tillamook branch) Oregon
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 10:09 PM
Gerald,
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 10:14 PM
Gerald,
I'm a live steamer, machinist, and partner of Austin Car & Foundry (Austin, Tx). Contact me off list for more information.

johnford@QuixNet.net

John

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