Live Steam trains are one of the more rare and unique types of model railroad trains. They are typically 1:8 scale train and are actually large enough to ride. Although, ridable Steam Engines are typically time consuming to build (or expensive to buy).
The term, live steam, simply refers to the action of a machine being run off of steam typically in the form of boiling water. The most famous case that most people know about is the Walt Disney's personal train.
Live steam is typically not a starting point for model railroad train enthusiasts and not recommend for beginners. However, live steam model trains are a great enjoyment for some people and worth considering if you're tired of playing with smaller model trains.
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Live Steam 35 Gauge Locomotive Tender Martin Evans Design 56 Long Overall | ![]() |
US $7,500.00 | |
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40 Mamod Waxed Solid Fuel Tablets NIB 2 Boxes of 20 5 Gram Round Tablets | ![]() |
US $15.00 | |
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Old Nickel Plated Brass Crane 1 8 Straight Globe Valve LIVE STEAM | ![]() |
US $15.95 | |
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One Set of Brake Hangers HTC Type Trucks SD40 Locomotive | ![]() |
US $250.00 | |
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STEAM STIRLING ENGINES YOU CAN BUILD VOL 1 BY FITT | ![]() |
US $33.00 | |
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Vintage Steam In the Garden Magazine 21 Vol 4 No 3 March April 1994 | ![]() |
US $8.95 | |
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Vintage Steam In the Garden Magazine 40 Vol 7 No 4 July August 1997 | ![]() |
US $6.95 | |
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1 4 Snifter Valve Brass Schaul Specialties | ![]() |
US $3.99 | |
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Stainless Steel Gas Burners for LIVE STEAM Model Boilers | ![]() |
US $16.00 | |
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Mamod Punch Press Live Steam Engine Workshop Accessory Metal Model Pulley Toy | ![]() |
US $21.05 | |
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Mamod made in England steam engine tin and copper | ![]() |
US $19.99 | |
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Fleischmann Color Wheel Live Steam Engine Workshop Accessory Tin Model Toy | ![]() |
US $11.00 | |
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Thomas the train | ![]() |
US $600.00 | |
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Live Steam 1 1 2 scale brake vacuum ejector A 9300 | ![]() |
US $70.00 | |
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Live Steam 1 1 2 scale pilot wheels 3 3 8 dia Qty 2 Part 15 09 | ![]() |
US $60.00 | |















