A public run gets underway with SLLS member Axtell Kramer at the throttle of his 1-1/2 inch scale Wabash Mogul no. 573.
photo by Kirk yates

The St. Louis Live Steamers is an organization interested in the construction of large scale model railroads, in steam railroad history and operations, and in steam technology generally. The SLLS seeks to share these interests with the general public and provide opportunities in the community for everyone to learn about steam railroad history and technology. The name of the SLLS is taken from the traditional industrial term "live steam" which is steam under pressure capable of doing real work, in contrast to spent or exhaust steam. (continued)

NEWS 2010 Public Run Dates The SLLS is pleased to announce the dates where the public is invited to come out to the park, see our steam engines in operation, learn how they operate - and enjoy a free ride around our track: April 24 May 22 June 26 July 10 September 11 (in conjunction with Eureka Days) October 16 On public run days we offer free train rides from 11am until 4pm.  There is no charge to come out and ride our trains, but we do appreciate your donations which help with our operating costs and expand the railroading experience.

How to find us:

Directions: Kircher Park is located just south of Interstate Highway 44 on Williams Road on the east side of Eureka, Missouri. If going west on I-44 from St. Louis, exit at State Route 109, turn left, go under I-44, the immediately go back onto I-44 Eastbound for about a half-mile. Then again exit I-44 at Williams Road (Exit 265). The park is on the right at the bottom of the exit ramp and we are across the Flat Creek bridge in the park.

Anyone interested in the activities of the SLLS is urged to come out to Kircher Park, Williams Road at I-44 (Exit 265), in Eureka, on any Saturday morning for a visit, or to contact us at the email address below.

New members are always welcome to join us!

For more information, E-mail us at: info@stlouislivesteamers.org

To learn more about Live Steam, check out the link below to http://www.discoverlivesteam.com.

The St. Louis Live Steamers, inc. (SLLS) is a Missouri not-for-profit educational organization. SLLS is a tax-exempt organization under IRS Code, Section 501 (c) (3). Contributions to the SLLS are tax deductible to the extend allowed by law. Contributions, sorely needed and much appreciated, can be sent to the SLLS Treasurer, Robert K. Richardson, 1210 Deer Ridge Drive, St. Louis, MO 63135