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”

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”

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 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”

By 1965, LALS boasted: Two loops of 1,100’ each of three gauges of track Two 12’ circular steaming bays Newly-built Sutchville Station Old Sherwood Stations Three 1,000-gallon… Read more “LALS 1965 – Our Young Club Thrives”

Where We Are As you know, the Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum has suspended most activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, including pulling the public on Sundays,… Read more “Amendment of LALSRM Bylaws to Extend Terms of Current Directors”