Live Steam Engines
We offer precision-built live steam locomotive models and castings in 7 1⁄4" and 7 1⁄2" gauge. Whether you want a ready-to-run chassis-on-air, rough or machined castings, or select hard-to-find parts, we have an option for you. Select a model below to learn more.
Our Locomotive Models
| Model | Type | Gauge | Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Pacific Challenger | 4-6-6-4 Articulated | 7 1⁄4" & 7 1⁄2" | Castings, machined parts, drawings, partial construction |
| Union Pacific Big Boy | 4-8-8-4 Articulated | 7 1⁄4" & 7 1⁄2" | Built using Challenger castings |
| UP FEF Northern | 4-8-4 Northern | 7 1⁄4" & 7 1⁄2" | Select castings & exclusive 14-wheel centipede tender |
| USRA Heavy Pacific | 4-6-2 Pacific | 7 1⁄4" & 7 1⁄2" | Completed chassis-on-air |
| USRA Consolidation | 2-8-0 Consolidation | 7 1⁄4" & 7 1⁄2" | Completed chassis-on-air |
| USRA Switcher | 0-6-0 Switcher | 7 1⁄4" & 7 1⁄2" | Completed chassis-on-air |
What We Offer
- Chassis-on-air — Fully machined, assembled, and tested on compressed air. Ready to run the day it arrives.
- Castings — Rough or machined castings from top commercial foundries, scaled from original railroad drawings.
- Drawings — Machine drawings and reproductions of original Union Pacific drawings available with casting purchases.
- Partial construction — We can handle the machining and assembly of selected sections so you can focus on the finish work.
- Select parts — Hard-to-find castings and exclusive tender components for specific models.
Not sure which model is right for you? Contact us — we’d love to help.