Not A Toy? by bmac62
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Description
There are a group of mostly older men who are referred to as "Live Steam" enthusiasts. They typically build small steam engines big enough to ride on and pull several passenger cars.
This little live steam engine is about 3 feet (1 meter) tall and 7-8 feet (2 meters plus) long. The boiler must pass annual inspections and the men that run them have to be completely knowledgeable about the safe operation of a steam engine (mess up and it can blow up).
I left the crop large to give you a sense of scale. The engineer for this little engine was off running a small scale diesel engine.
Here is the engineer: Click Here
Bill:)
Note: A problem for the guys running one of these is it must be attended continuously from the time a fire is lit in the boiler until hours later when the fire is extinguished. Steam locomotives, tractors, cars and boats are a labor of love.
Comments (35)
mermaid
how very cute to build them so small just for enthusiasm...and I bet a lot of work. some fine shots, Bill, and I like the postwork too
Buffalo1
Fine work on this hobby engine by guys who haven't lost the skills of the past.
blinkings
Nice Bill. These train enthusiasts really are a unique breed aren't they. I really admire their dedication.
debbielove
Oh yes! I remember this well.. We took pictures of this while avoiding getting run over by the small diesel loco!! All good fun, eh Bill... lol Great collage! Rob
lorandbartho
Highly interesting!