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1" scale, 5" ga. Caboose


7.5" ga. PSC Coil Car

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RGS #1 "Goose" Castings

Download the current Catalog and price list from...

...A Hobby Foundry

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The Paul Karczewski Collection: Loco, Trailer plus 11 Award Winning Cars
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7.5" ga. Wooden Caboose

  New Photos, New Price  
1.6" scale, 7.5" ga. Railgon/TTX gondola

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RGS #1 "Goose" Castings

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 6’ Steel Gondola 7.5 or 7.25 ga.


5’ MCC Tanker in 7.25" ga.

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Adventures in Backyard Railroading

Visit 2 tracks in Massachusetts.  First visit the Waushakum Live Steamers track in Holliston, MA for a live steam meet in August, 2009. Next visit the oldest live steam railroad in New England, the Pioneer Valley Live Steamers in Southwick. 


Wooden Gondola Bodies in 1.5" scale

  SOLD 
7.25" ga. Cars, Track, Wheels
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7-1/2" ga. "Propane" Passenger Coach

7.5" ga. Passenger Trucks

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So You Want to Build a Live Steam Locomotive?

The "Must Have" for all steam railroaders. Thinking about steam locomotives or building from scratch or a kit?  You'll find yourself referring to this book at every turn.   $39.00

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Train Hauler Trailer


Daytime Bright Signals

LIVE STEAM SUPPLY

Supplier of 1.5'' & 1.6'' scale freight car kits (RTR too).  Also diesel truck kits, detail parts including rivets, walkways, steel grab irons, and stirrups.  

Coming soon...

  Bettendorf & Modern Roller Bearing Trucks

  All Steel F7 Body Kit

503-260-9752 Oregon City Oregon. Email  or visit  LiveSteamSupply.com.

Precision Steel Car

Individual Detail Parts

 New Items: Reservoirs & EMD Door Handles
Gladhands, anglecocks, stamped steel gondola & boxcar ends brake wheels and break housings.  Grab irons, caboose grab irons, vintage or modern, perforated walkways, brake wheel platforms. 3 chain sizes, stirrup steps.
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Two (2) Caboose Toy Boxes
Gondola Raffle to Benefit Illinois Live Steamers

RTR with trucks, couplers and vacuum brakes from a MCC kit. Tickets $10 ea./3 for $25. Winner must pick up or cover shipping costs. Drawing will be held on Dec. 5th 2010. Contact Ray Evers for ticket sales 815-729-3830.


1.5” scale 50’ Burlington Northern Box Car

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1-1/2" scale Box Car


1-1/2" scale Bulkhead
Sale Pending


1-1/2" scale Tank Car
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Brand New DVD video

Adventures in Backyard Railroading

Visit 2 tracks in Massachusetts.  First visit the Waushakum Live Steamers track in Holliston, MA for a live steam meet in August, 2009. Next visit the oldest live steam railroad in New England, the Pioneer Valley Live Steamers in Southwick. 

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Four 1-1/2" scale Gondolas

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Download these easy-to-follow
Gondola Plans

Build your own "riding scales" railroad car in 1/8 scale using these easy-to-follow plans.  2 average sized adults can ride comfortably on your favorite 7-1/4 or 7-1/2" gauge railroad.

Step by step photos and drawings are especially designed for modelers who are not equipped to do welding

regular price $10.00   Special  $8.00


Two 1-1/2" scale Cabooses
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1.5” scale 50’ Burlington Northern Box Car

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Backyard Train
Volume III

1/8 scale drawings for Live Steam/ Diesel Model Makers

 

 

 

 


7.5" ga. TTX Flatcar
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Unpainted 7.5" ga.  Mill Gondola


Roll Model Switch Machines
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  Book Collection 35% Off
Colorado Railroad Book Collection

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Falk No. 1 Locomotive

Build your own steam locomotive. At 65 pounds, the Falk Logging Locomotive is a small, simple engine that's easy to lift and transport.

 Special $15.00  


15" Gauge Portable Track
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Precision Steel Car

Individual Detail Parts

 
 New Items: Reservoirs & EMD Door Handles
Gladhands, anglecocks, stamped steel gondola & boxcar ends brake wheels and break housings.  Grab irons, caboose grab irons, vintage or modern, perforated walkways, brake wheel platforms. 3 chain sizes, stirrup steps.
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  Intro Special $5 off 
Machine Shop Know-How
Where "Machine Shop Essentials: Q&A" left off.

This book focuses on manually controlled machine tools, but moves beyond the basics to present the problem-solving insights, shop shortcuts, and clever tips and tricks that normally take years of first-hand shop experience to learn.


7.5" ga. Drop Center Flatcar


1.6 scale 50' Bulkhead Car

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2005 Exiss Train Hauler/Camper

24" gauge Caboose

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Download these easy-to-follow
Gondola Plans

Build your own "riding scales" railroad car in 1/8 scale using these easy-to-follow plans.  2 average sized adults can ride comfortably on your favorite 7-1/4 or 7-1/2" gauge railroad.

Step by step photos and drawings are especially designed for modelers who are not equipped to do welding

regular price $10.00   Special  $8.00

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7.5" ga. Double Door Box Car
  Measured Plans 
Build a Multi-Purpose Car

Ready for download!

Price is $15
(includes all six pages of drawings)

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7.5" ga. 1.5" scale Wood Chip Hopper
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The Pennsylvania A3 Switcher

Simple "Rod" engine. Perfect 1st. locomotive

How can a beginner build a steam locomotive?  Kozo will show you. His simple step by step approach is great for the beginning or amateur machinist. 

  $48.00


1.5" scale "Modern" Tank Cars

  From Scott Weatherford 


 REDUCED by $200 (see ad)  
1.6 scale Combo Rider Car/Hi-Cube Boxcar 

 

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1.6" scale Southern Pacific Caboose Plans


Locomotive & Railway
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Three 15" ga. Rio Grande Stock Cars
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  From Scott Weatherford 


7.5" ga. 1.6" scale PS-2 3 Bay Hopper

 

 

  From Scott Weatherford 


7.5" ga. 1.6" scale TTX Hi Cube Boxcar

 

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Riding Car Kits

VERY STABLE T-Style Car
Build in 7¼ or 7 ½" ga.
$375 each

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Locomotives

Let us build one for you

From J.W.S. Custom Train Art

  REDUCED TO $1150 
1.6 scale Gondola

1.6 scale Flatcar/Gondolla for Steamers

1.6" scale Flat Car
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1.6" Scale Toolbox Car

1.5" scale Mountain Car Co. Reefer Car

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Only $400  Why Pay More?


7.25 or 7.50 ga. in stock and UPS shipping included

Bettendorf Trucks

Stephenson Machine Industries
1090 NE Delta School Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64064

(816)795-7428  snikfriz@aol.com

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CNC machined steel 1.5" scale wheels


  From Scott Weatherford 
1.6" scale, 7.5" ga. Great Northern Flatcar

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1/8 scale drawings for Live Steam/ Diesel Model Makers (volume 2)
All New CD offers 39 drawings, highly detailed "blue prints" to build rail cars, track side buildings, and much more. 
 $39.99

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Falk No. 1 Locomotive

Build your own steam locomotive. At 65 pounds, the Falk Logging Locomotive is a small, simple engine that's easy to lift and transport.

 Special $15.00  

 

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Backyard Train
Volume III

1/8 scale drawings for Live Steam/ Diesel Model Makers

 

 


7.5" ga. early Pullman Trucks
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  From Scott Weatherford 
"X" Roof Panel Sections

CCA Treated Wood for Ties

 



As Peter and his Grandpa advance in live steaming, so does this follow up book to Peter's Railway.  The  explanations and illustrations become slightly more complex as the two build a turntable and loop.

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7-1/2" ga. RR Crossing (Diamond)

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Five Roller Tubing Expander
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1.5" scale Flat Cars (your choice of colors)

1-1/2" scale Manganeze/Bronze Couplers

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1/8 scale drawings for Live Steam/ Diesel Model Makers (volume 2)
All New CD offers 39 drawings, highly detailed "blue prints" to build rail cars, track side buildings, and much more. 
 $39.99

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Heavy Equipment Hauler KIT or RTR
J.W.S. Custom Train Art

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So You Want to Build a Live Steam Locomotive?

The "Must Have" for all steam railroaders. Thinking about steam locomotives or building from scratch or a kit?  You'll find yourself referring to this book at every turn.   $39.00


1.5" scale, 7.5" ga. Hopper Car
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1.5" scale, 7.5" ga. ACF Hopper Car


$500
1.5" scale, 7.5" ga. B&O Flatcar

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New Children's Book

Peter's Railway

 

A boy and his grandpa plan, build and operate a 1/8 scale steam railway.

Ages 6-12, hardcover   $19.95

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From J.W.S. Custom Train Art
1.6 scale Flatcar

16 Individual Flatcars Available
7.5" ga. Assorted Flat Cars

1.5" scale 6 wheel Pass Car Truck Castings
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Brand New Switch Stands







Original Miniature Train Crossing Signal

 

 

 

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A "Must-Have" in the Machine Shop

Machine Shop Essentials: Questions & Answers  
NEW 2nd edition
Do you wish you had an expert guide you with your live steam locomotive project?  Learn the ins and outs of lathes, milling machines & lots more. Don't power up your lathe or mill without this newly revised reference guide.  by Frank M. Marlow, PE.

 

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From the Train Mountain Store

Railroad Coupler Trailer Hitch Insert
This nonfunctioning coupler fits the square fitting at the back of your truck or SUV. Also available: RR Crossing Sign


1.6" scale Rail Box

1.6'' scale 50' long scale Modern Boxcar
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1.5" scale Wooden Stockcar
A better value
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Place an ad with us.

6 foot long 1.5”scale steel deck Flatcar
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Little Engines of NJ
609-723-5365

T style riding cars

T style riding cars less wood for seat, trucks and couplers...they are available all welded or in kit form with prints you just weld them together, kits come all punched and formed. Made from 10ga steel,  These are VERY strong comfortable and safe riding cars

" scale
Arched-Bar Trucks

  
click image to enlarge
2-1/2"scale for 7-1/2 "or 7-1/4"ga..
Bearings in the axle, great articulation on bad rail., cast iron construction, 40 lbs. each for stability. BIG 5-1/2dia. wheels with 10-1/2" wheel base. Overall length: 16".  
$495.00 per set ready to run. 
Couplers available too!
  email me
phone  541.821.3691

 


The Blue Tank Engine

Is an easy to assemble kit

Your grandkids watch this on TV. 
They will love riding it on your railroad.

 

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6 Foot Long 1.5”scale Gondola

24" gauge Coach
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1.5 scale, 7.5" ga. Modern Tank Car

  From Scott Weatherford 
Custom Built Rider Cars, 1.6" scale
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Signed 1st. Edition Shay Book

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So You Want to Build a Live Steam Locomotive?

The "Must Have" for all steam railroaders. Thinking about steam locomotives or building from scratch or a kit?  You'll find yourself referring to this book at every turn.

 Special  $39.00


7.5" ga. 1.5" scale Crain Car
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Riding Car Frames

Build a VERY STABLE T-style car
in 7¼ or 7 ½" ga.


 

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Building the New Shay

The 1920s geared locomotive.
Step by step "How To" build a 1920s prototype locomotive engineered in 3/4" scale with instructions for scaling up to 1-1/2" scale. This is the fifth in a fabulous series.
regular price $50.00

  Special  $48.00

Miniature Train Company
"Wings" Castings


 

NEW Raw casting are $65 post paid within US.
Payment to be sent to: Carey Williams PO Box 09075 Chicago Il 60609

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Falk No. 1 Locomotive

Build your own steam locomotive. At 65 pounds, the Falk Logging Locomotive is a small, simple engine that's easy to lift and transport.

 Special $15.00  

 


$1195
(2) 7-1/2" ga. RR Supply Co. Gons

  From Scott Weatherford 
1.5 scale, 7.5" ga. BNSF Coal Car Hopper
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  From Scott Weatherford 
1.5 scale, 7.5" ga. C. G. Watermelon Car


  From Scott Weatherford 
1.5 scale, 7.5" ga. Sun-Maid Raisin Boxcar

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An economical way to get started.

Easton Super-Huskie


Super Detail
 Order one Today $2,950

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Miracle Railroad Products

Graphics and Decals

For the large scale train modeler
(modeling in 1 inch scale and larger)

Available in: Vinyl, Paint Mask and Waterslide

Custom Graphics are our specialty!

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Large-Scale Railroading

Share, celebrate and discuss railroads in 7-1/2 to 24 inch gauge that exist in city parks, on private estates, at railroad clubs, hotels, malls and increasingly in larger back yards all over the country.
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New From Cannonball®

3 styles of Marker Lamps

  ▪ Diesel Classification

  ▪ Caboose Marker

  ▪ Old Style Caboose Marker

Free Download: Online Catalog

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Trackside Signs

Hand painted cast aluminum railroad signs designed
to be installed along your live steam railroad. 

Boston Locomotive Works
 508-460-9568

Get your heavy equipment back on track!

  A tool that saves your back

Heavy duty rerailing device allows loco to be rotated and lifted.  You furnish the handle, drill three holes, bolt together (pat. pending) $85 + $35 shipping to the Continental US. Contact Me.

Exclusive offer from
Plum Cove Studio
Wheel/Axle Set
$49
 INCLUDES SHIPPING!

Plum Cove Studio is offering  discoverlivesteam.com visitors a fully machined and RTR wheel and axle set  for 7.50 gauge.  This wheel and axle set is extremely heavy duty, with  the axle being CNC'd from 1" stock.  The axle measures 10 5/8ths long  with 3/8th ends.  The wheels are cast iron and measure 4 1/4 on the  tread and at 13/16th thick provide a very generous tread.  Can be shipped unassembled.  7.25"  version available.  Customers ordering via phone or via the Plum Cove Website who mention discoverlivesteam.com will pay only $49 per  axle/wheel set.

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Used 24"ga. Concrete & Metal Ties

Boxcar Roof Ribs

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1/8 scale drawings for Live Steam/ Diesel Model Makers (volume 2)
All New CD offers 39 drawings, highly detailed "blue prints" to build rail cars, track side buildings, and much more. 
 $39.99

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Our newest book
is for KIDS!



As Peter and his Grandpa advance in live steaming, so does this follow up book to
Peter's Railway.  The  explanations and illustrations become slightly more complex as the two build a turntable and loop.

You Need...

$27.50(per pair*)

*plus $5 US shipping, export shipping, net cost

 Write for more info
kentbb2@hotmail.com

Tested to 100 psi & 26" vacuum.
Hoses included.   Patent applied for.

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New Children's Book

Peter's Railway

 

A boy and his grandpa plan, build and operate a 1/8 scale steam railway.

Ages 6-12, hardcover   $19.95

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Switch Stands

For 7¼"- 7½" up to and including 24" ga. track

Scale Diversions Now producing the popular
"Rail Pup"
handcar.

 
A great way for kids to enjoy the railroad.

Train Mountain Store

Railroad Coupler Trailer Hitch Insert
This nonfunctioning coupler fits the square fitting at the back of your truck or SUV. Also available: RR Crossing Sign


SUPER BRIGHT Signal Light Heads
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GP-38 Electric

Rail Systems Company

The electric system is brand new to Rail Systems with an axial PM motor and a four quadrant controller. All of the usual Rail Systems bullet proof construction prevails throughout which includes steel construction with laser cut detail features and, of course, steel truck side frames with cast journal blocks with sealed ball bearings.

Central Truck Works

phone 1-541-420-1861
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Drop Center Flatcar in 7.5"ga 1.5 scale
What do folks think of our Forsale page?
Here's one letter:

"Thanks again for your help selling my rolling stock. Yours is the only website that I have had any success in selling items. Forget EBAY!
Doug Ward."

 


1.6" scale Box Car

 Reduced to $3500
16" gauge Gondolas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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