Gallery - Trains

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2008 September SoCal Steamup with Sonny Wizelman September 2008 SoCal steamup at Sonny Wizelman's residence in Los Angeles, California. Sonny’s layout has 45 mm track in a 160 foot loop with 9 foot radius curves and an elevated steam up area. The models shown here are all working live steam locomotives a

2008 September SoCal Steamup with Sonny
Visits: 36470

2008 October SoCal Steamup with Bill Turkel October 2008 SoCal steamup at Bill Turkel’s residence in Upland, California. Bill has an elevated oval layout that has dual 45mm tracks with large radius curves and steaming sidings. The models shown here are all working live steam locomotives and many wer

2008 October SoCal Steamup with Bill Tur
Visits: 36342

2007 Miscellaneous Live Steam Photos Photos by Rick Parker

2007 Miscellaneous Live Steam Photos
Visits: 36788

2010 February SoCal Steamup with Eric Strauss The February 2010 SoCal steamup was hosted at Eric Strauss’ residence in Sherman Oaks, California. Eric’s railroad is a raised dual loop system built upon a structure made of 2"x 6" wooden frames which are bolted together and supported on 4" x 4" posts. Th

2010 February SoCal Steamup with Eric St
Visits: 34367

2011 Miscellaneous Live Steam Updated 12-01-2011

2011 Miscellaneous Live Steam
Visits: 33978

2009 October SoCal Steamup with Bill Turkel October 2009 SoCal steamup at Bill Turkel’s residence in Upland, California. Bill has an elevated oval layout that has dual 45mm tracks with large radius curves and steaming sidings. The models shown here are all working live steam locomotives and many wer

2009 October SoCal Steamup with Bill Tur
Visits: 34769

2012 May SoCal Steamup with Mark Kelly May 2012 SoCal steamup at Mark Kelly’s residence in La Verne, California. Mark’s layout (around his pool) has dual 45mm track that is 120 feet in length with 11 foot radius curves. The models shown here are all working live steam locomotives and many were

2012 May SoCal Steamup with Mark Kelly
Visits: 34739

_Diamondhead Annual Group Photos 1993-2016 Updated 07-26-2016. Jerry Reshew initiated the International Small Scale Steamups in Diamondhead Mississippi back in 1993. Other than 2006, when the aftermath of Hurricane Karina spoiled the show, Diamondhead has been a constant and welcoming respite from

Diamondhead Annual Group Photos 1993-20
Visits: 34044

2010 October SoCal Ron Brown Memorial Steamup The October 2010 SoCal steamup at Bill Turkel’s residence in Upland, California was dedicated to the memory of Ron Brown, editor of “Steam In The Garden” magazine who passed away October 3, 2010. Bill has an elevated oval layout that has dual 45mm tracks w

2010 October SoCal Ron Brown Memorial St
Visits: 34296

2010 National Summer Steamup Sacramento Updated 11-04-2010. The 2010 National Summer Steamup was the 15th year for this event and had 134 steamers attend. Attendees came from Canada and 13 states. In addition to the steamers an additional 100 plus people came as guests. These are spouses, child

2010 National Summer Steamup Sacramento
Visits: 34656

2009 April SoCal Steamup with Mark Kelly April 2009 SoCal steamup at Mark Kelly’s residence in La Verne, California. Mark’s layout (around his pool) has dual 45mm track that is 120 feet in length with 11 foot radius curves. The models shown here are all working live steam locomotives and many wer

2009 April SoCal Steamup with Mark Kelly
Visits: 34234

2009 2nd May SoCal Steamup with Eric Strauss The 2nd May 2009 SoCal steamup was hosted at Eric Strauss’ residence in Sherman Oaks, California. Eric’s railroad is a raised dual loop system built upon a structure made of 2"x 6" wooden frames which are bolted together and supported on 4" x 4" posts. Thi

2009 2nd May SoCal Steamup with Eric Str
Visits: 34733

2012 February SoCal Steamup with Eric Strauss The February 2012 SoCal steamup was hosted at Eric Strauss’ residence in Sherman Oaks, California. Eric’s railroad is a raised dual loop system built upon a structure made of 2"x 6" wooden frames which are bolted together and supported on 4" x 4" posts. Th

2012 February SoCal Steamup with Eric St
Visits: 33880

2011 May SoCal Steamup with Eric Strauss The May 2011 SoCal steamup was hosted at Eric Strauss’ residence in Sherman Oaks, California. Eric’s railroad is a raised dual loop system built upon a structure made of 2"x 6" wooden frames which are bolted together and supported on 4" x 4" posts. This ra

2011 May SoCal Steamup with Eric Strauss
Visits: 34328

Sonny Wizelman's Gypsy Updated 05-28-12. Sonny Wizelman started with an Accucraft Ruby, and added modifications including parts from a Falk Locomotive to make his Gypsy. Sonny chose a Graham HM1 Horizontal Steam Motor to drive the foot plate mounted winch. The Gypsy has two live

Sonny Wizelman's Gypsy
Visits: 33705

2009 May SoCal Steamup with Jim Gabelich May 2009 SoCal steamup at Jim Gabelich's residence in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Jim has two layouts including his newly installed oval that is 60 feet in length with 10.5 foot radius curves. The platform is a semi-permanent elevated track, 6” high

2009 May SoCal Steamup with Jim Gabelich
Visits: 34418

2012 Int'l Small Scale Steamup Diamondhead Updated 02-17-12.
The 19th International Small Scale Steamup, Diamondhead 2012, was again held at the Diamond Resort in Diamondhead, Mississippi between January 15-22, 2012. There were 163 attendees from 31 states and 3 international locations (Canada, G

2012 Int'l Small Scale Steamup Diamondhe
Visits: 34487

Nat'l Railroad Museum Green Bay The National Railroad Museum dates back to 1956, when local Green Bay Wisconsin enthusiasts wanted to create a railroad museum dedicated to American railroad history. Within two years, a joint resolution of Congress recognized the Museum as the National Ra

Nat'l Railroad Museum Green Bay
Visits: 36879

2009 National Summer Steamup Sacramento The 2009 National Summer Steamup was the 13th year for this event and had 135 steamers attend. This was the largest attendance in the nine years that Steam Events LLC has been putting on the steam up. Attendees came from Canada and 13 states. In addition

2009 National Summer Steamup Sacramento
Visits: 35943

My Steam Trains Updated 08-05-2015

My Steam Trains
Visits: 35658

2009 Miscellaneous Live Steam

2009 Miscellaneous Live Steam
Visits: 34885

Western Pacific Railroad Museum Updated 07-24-2011. Located in Portola, (Northern) California

Western Pacific Railroad Museum
Visits: 36904

2010 Miscellaneous Live Steam Updated July 1, 2010

2010 Miscellaneous Live Steam
Visits: 34917

2008 Miscellaneous Live Steam Photos

2008 Miscellaneous Live Steam Photos
Visits: 36332

2012 Miscellaneous Live Steam Updated 04-05-12

2012 Miscellaneous Live Steam
Visits: 34914

Steeple Cab No. 100 Presentation Updated 01-26-12. Sonny Wizelman’s scratch built “G” scale live steam operating model of the original electric Atlantic Shore Line Railway Steeple Cab Locomotive No. 100. These are the slides from a presentation made by Sonny Wizelman at the 2012 Diamondhe

Steeple Cab No. 100 Presentation
Visits: 35119

2007 April SoCal Steamup with Jim Gabelich April 2007 SoCal steamup at Jim Gabelich's residence in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Jim has a partially elevated oval with a single 32 mm track and dual 45 mm tracks including a cross-over and steaming bays. There is also a third 45mm track that loop

2007 April SoCal Steamup with Jim Gabeli
Visits: 36718

Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City Updated 08-15-2016. Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, Nevada

Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson Cit
Visits: 37299

California State Railroad Museum Sacramento Located in Sacramento, California

California State Railroad Museum Sacrame
Visits: 36338

2011 Int'l Small Scale Steamup Diamondhead Updated 02-08-11. The 18th International Small Scale Steamup, Diamondhead 2011, was again held at the Diamond Resort in Diamondhead, Mississippi between January 16-22, 2011. There were 168 attendees from 33 states and 4 international locations (Canada, Gre

2011 Int'l Small Scale Steamup Diamondhe
Visits: 35217

Illinois Railway Museum Updated 08-23-2011. The Illinois Railway Museum was founded in 1953 and claims to have the largest collection of railroad rolling stock in the United States with over 400 locomotives and cars of all types (with over half on display at any given time). The

Illinois Railway Museum
Visits: 34355

2010 September SoCal Steamup with Jim Gabelich September 2010 SoCal steamup at Jim Gabelich's residence in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Jim has two layouts including an oval that is 60 feet in length with 10.5 foot radius curves. The platform is a semi-permanent elevated track, 6” high on one end

2010 September SoCal Steamup with Jim Ga
Visits: 34289

UP's Feather River Route Updated 07-24-2011. The Feather River Canyon in Northern California is home to Union Pacific’s Feather River Route which is a single track running in the Sierras from Sacramento California, thru Oroville, thru Portola, to Reno Junction, then on to Winnemuc

UP's Feather River Route
Visits: 37036

2011 National Summer Steamup Sacramento Updated 10-04-2011.
The 2011 National Summer Steamup was the 16th year for this event and had 129 steamers attend including 5 from Canada. In addition to the steamers an additional 100 plus people came as guests. These are spouses, children and anyone i

2011 National Summer Steamup Sacramento
Visits: 34494

Published Images Updated 08-09-2022. These images have been published as either magazine covers or with articles in a magazine.

Published Images
Visits: 34611

2008 April SoCal Steamup with Jim Gabelich April 2008 SoCal steamup at Jim Gabelich's residence in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Jim has a partially elevated oval with a single 32 mm track and dual 45 mm tracks including a cross-over and steaming bays. There is also a third 45mm track that loop

2008 April SoCal Steamup with Jim Gabeli
Visits: 36716

California State RR Museum Railtown 1897 California State RR Museum Railtown 1897 is in California’s gold country, and is home to the historic Jamestown Shops and Roundhouse of the Sierra Railway. Railtown has been the location of many western movies that involved steam trains. The first known fi

California State RR Museum Railtown 1897
Visits: 34854

__ Rogues Gallery (A-I), Live Steam Updated 04-12-2025. When I first became involved with live steam locomotives I met many new friends and was having trouble remembering who was who. I decided to take photos of my new friends and put them on my cell phone with names attached. I kept doing t

Rogues Gallery (A-I), Live Steam
Visits: 35141

__ Rogues Gallery (J-Z), Live Steam Updated 03-28-2025. When I first became involved with live steam locomotives, I met many new friends and was having trouble remembering who was who. I decided to take photos of my new friends and put them on my cell phone with names attached. I kept doing

Rogues Gallery (J-Z), Live Steam
Visits: 35007

Sonny Wizelman's Inspection Car Updated 05-28-12. Sonny Wizelman’s scratch built “G” scale live steam Inspection Car “Leo”. Sonny’s Inspection Car is featured on the cover of “Steam In The Garden” magazine in the July/August 2012 issue #122. This issue also contains an article by Sonny d

Sonny Wizelman's Inspection Car
Visits: 34653

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