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Bill Yoder of Germany has compiled a list of 3/4 inch scale live steam locomotives in North America, both American prototypes as well as Foreign prototypes.
== The Registry ==
Russia, Kaliningrad region,


== 26 December 2015 Version ==
06 February 2026
 
Eastern Europe,
 
26 December 2015


Dear friends:
Dear friends:


Assuming there are no more than several thousand 3.5”-gauge, North American-prototype steamers around - plus foreign-prototype steam located in North America - then I think I could claim that we have begun to scratch the surface with 213 entries to date. But the entries still have all kinds of holes – only a few entries have answers to all six questions. And some entries of course contain mistakes. I even had a 1 ½” PRR 4-4-2 in the last version of the files from the end of October!
This is the first update of the directory since 31 January 2025. We’re up to 734 locos now – 24 more than last time. I’ve updated a similar number of existing files. I always appreciate it when I’m sent new info or corrections – that always improves the quality of the registry.


Of course, the entries cannot get better than the info I receive, so I will remain grateful for any and all help and info offered. Who could help out with the CV 2-10-4. for ex.? I now have the [[Charles S. Purinton|Puritons’]] [[Live Steam of Years Gone By]], but that info is not yet integrated into the text.
We have at least two new jewels in this edition of the roster: an exquisite narrow-gauge Lynton & Barnstable 2-6-2T from the UK (file roster #14) advertised on eBay from California. The other one is a UP 8444 4-8-4 (file roster #12) from New Zealand which has apparently disappeared somewhere within that country.


Wouldn’t it be neat if this effort could lead to at least a few lost engines being found in cellars and attics and returned to active service!
: All the best for 2026,
: Bill Yoder
: Please note this new address, the old one (gmx.de) is no longer usable:
: angrapa50(at)gmail(dot)com


With the very best wishes! I was just in the States for over five weeks, mostly in Florida. Do hope I will meet some of you someday. Remember: the [[Leyland Society of Model Engineers]] will be having their 3 ½”-gauge only rally up near Manchester in the UK on 24 April 2016.


A happy New Year to all,
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/01Roster260206.0-4-0_to_0-8-0.pdf Part 1: 0-4-0 to 0-8-0]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/02Roster260206.2-4-0_to_2-6-6T.pdf Part 2: 2-4-0 to 2-6-6T]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/03Roster260206.2-8-0_to_2-6-6-6.pdf Part 3: 2-8-0 to 2-6-6-6]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/04Roster260206.Geared_and_Upright.pdf Part 4: Geared & Upright]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/05Roster260206.4-2-2_to_4-4-0.pdf Part 5: 4-2-2 to 4-4-0]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/06Roster260206.4-4-2_to_4-4-4.pdf Part 6: 4-4-2 to 4-4-4]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/07Roster260206.4-6-0.pdf Part 7: 4-6-0]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/08Roster260206.4-6-2.pdf Part 8: 4-6-2]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/09Roster260206.4-6-4.pdf Part 9: 4-6-4]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/10Roster260206.4-6-4T_to_4-6-6T.pdf Part 10: 4-6-4T to 4-6-6T]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/11Roster260206.4-8-0_to_4-8-2.pdf Part 11: 4-8-0 to 4-8-2]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/12Roster260206.4-8-4.pdf Part 12: 4-8-4]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/13Roster260206.4-6-6-4_to_6-8-6.pdf Part 13: 4-6-6-4 to 6-8-6]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/14Roster260206.Foreign.0-2-2_to_2-6-4T.pdf Part 14: Foreign 0-2-2 to 2-6-4T]
* [http://ibls.org/files/People/BillYoder/Registry/15Roster260206.Foreign.2-8-2_to_Garratt.pdf Part 15: Foreign 2-8-2 to Garratt]


Bill Yoder
== Submitting ==


To register your 3/4 inch locomotive, or to provide information on the whereabouts of one, please email Bill:


* [http://ibls.org/files/2015/Roster20151226_0-4-0_to_4-4-4_geared.pdf Part 1: 0-4-0 to 4-4-4 and geared (PDF)]
* angrapa50(at)gmail(dot)com


* [http://ibls.org/files/2015/Roster20151226_4-6-0_to_4-8-8-4.pdf Part 2: 4-6-0 to 4-8-8-4 (PDF)]
Bill requests the following information:


* [http://ibls.org/files/2015/Roster20151226_Foreign.pdf Part 3: Foreign-Prototype Models Located in North America (PDF)]
* Modeled after or castings from
* Lettering
* Scale
* Owner
* Contact
* Builder
* Year completed
* Year acquired by present owner


== References ==
== References ==


* [http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=94329&hilit=+high+line+ "3/4" USRA Pacific", <i>Chaski.org</i>]
* [http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=94329&hilit=+high+line+ "3/4" USRA Pacific", <i>Chaski.org</i>]
* [http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=102838 "A question for the 3/4 scale guys", <i>Chaski.org</i>]
* [http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=80600 "The Home Machinist's 3/4" Scale Locomotive Roster", <i>Chaski.org</i>]

Latest revision as of 08:37, 17 February 2026


The Registry

Russia, Kaliningrad region,

06 February 2026

Dear friends:

This is the first update of the directory since 31 January 2025. We’re up to 734 locos now – 24 more than last time. I’ve updated a similar number of existing files. I always appreciate it when I’m sent new info or corrections – that always improves the quality of the registry.

We have at least two new jewels in this edition of the roster: an exquisite narrow-gauge Lynton & Barnstable 2-6-2T from the UK (file roster #14) advertised on eBay from California. The other one is a UP 8444 4-8-4 (file roster #12) from New Zealand which has apparently disappeared somewhere within that country.

All the best for 2026,
Bill Yoder
Please note this new address, the old one (gmx.de) is no longer usable:
angrapa50(at)gmail(dot)com


Submitting

To register your 3/4 inch locomotive, or to provide information on the whereabouts of one, please email Bill:

  • angrapa50(at)gmail(dot)com

Bill requests the following information:

  • Modeled after or castings from
  • Lettering
  • Scale
  • Owner
  • Contact
  • Builder
  • Year completed
  • Year acquired by present owner

References