Welcome Live Steamers & Railroad Hobbyists Plan to join your live steam friends for four days of trains, food, fellowship and fun. This is a private event… Read more “Spring Meet – May 25–29”
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Major Winter Storm Fells Giant Oak; Mainline Closed
LA Live Steamers just weathered another set of heavy rain and windstorms, which caused flooding, landslides, tree damage and a sinkhole. The three storms set records for… Read more “Major Winter Storm Fells Giant Oak; Mainline Closed”
Mountain Division/Mainline Closed Due to Mudslide
Monday, January 9 was the wettest day of 2023 with 5-7” of rainfall in our area. During a downpour that day a rain-saturated hill above the Mountain… Read more “Mountain Division/Mainline Closed Due to Mudslide”
Holiday Hours
We’ll be providing train rides every Sunday the rest of 2022 except for Sunday, December 25th. We will be closed Sunday, January 1 (New Years Day), and… Read more “Holiday Hours”
2022 Fall Meet Delivers Colorful Train Action
Live steam railroaders from LALSRM and many other clubs, gathered at our annual Fall Meet, October 7-9, bringing family, friends, and an abundant variety of train equipment.… Read more “2022 Fall Meet Delivers Colorful Train Action”
Booster Archives Library Expanded
Above: June 2019 Booster, featuring highlights of our Spring Meet We’re excited to announce our newly-expanded Booster Archive Library. LALSRM Members can log in to view and… Read more “Booster Archives Library Expanded”
“Not So Miniature” Buildings at LALSRM by Dr. Pedro Ruggiero
I have always loved trains, architecture and photography. I moved to the Los Angeles area from Argentina when I was in my early 20’s and worked as… Read more ““Not So Miniature” Buildings at LALSRM by Dr. Pedro Ruggiero”
“First Steam Run” by Ron Nelson
In February 2020, I noticed an Allen Mogul listed for sale on “Discover Live Steam”. I jumped on it and made a deposit. It was shipped from… Read more ““First Steam Run” by Ron Nelson”
LALS 1966 – Our Club Turns 10 and Gains Momentum
January 1966 was kicked off by an energetic new Board with wide-ranging plans proposed for the new year. Topics included a significant eastern track expansion, a safety… Read more “LALS 1966 – Our Club Turns 10 and Gains Momentum”
LALS Celebrates 64th Anniversary
LALS was launched in 1956 by a few Southern California Live Steamers members, as well as local live steam modelers interested in having a club closer to… Read more “LALS Celebrates 64th Anniversary”