Los Angeles Live Steamers

The Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum (LALSRM) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation that was founded in 1956. It was started by train enthusiasts for the purpose of educating people in railroad history and lore and also to further the avocation of live steam, gas-mechanical and electronic railroad technology.

We operate our 7½" gauge model trains for the general public to ridefrom 11 am - 3 pm every Sunday (weather permitting). except for the Sunday before Memorial Day and the first Sunday in October. The gate is open from 10:45 am to 3 pm. Train rides begin at 11 am. We also have extensive layouts for 4¾" and 3½" gauge model trains.

The Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum survives solely on donations by railfans who visit and ride our trains. In keeping with our philosophy of giving back to our community, we also host special events for Children's Hospital, The City of Hope, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Tri Valley Special Games and other organizations.

Standards
From Large-scale Model Railroading, page 19


 * Generally accepted in the United States is a weight standard adopted by the Los Angeles Live Steamers. This rule is that no axle on a seven and one-half inch gauge train may carry more than 425 pounds of weight.  Few locomotives come even close to this figure, but it should be kept in mind when considering construction of more modern types of steamers.