International
Small Scale Steamup
International
Small Scale SteamupInfo/registration from
Jerry Reshew
5411 Diamondhead Drive East
Diamondhead, MS 39525 USA
tel.: 228-255-1747
e-mail: jreshew@mindspring.com
Online event information: http://www.diamondhead.org/
This is the most important small-scale live steam event in the US. Over 200 steam enthusiasts bring their locomotives and run around the clock for a week. Attendees come from all over the world -- US, UK, Europe, Japan, Australia, the Caribbean. Workshops cover topics such as scratchbuilding and kitbashing, radio control, fuel choice, machining, layout planning, etc. There is a "flea market" for buying and selling used items, model steamboat operation in the pool, a festive dinner, and general exhilaration at every moment. Extracurricular events include tours of area attractions, a railroad-related movie night, a "company" brass band concert, and more.
Seminars cover a wide range of topics such as buying used locomotives, alcohol firing, machine work, painting and lining, geared locos, etc. Informal chat sessions throughout the week provide continuous learning opportunities.
Diamondhead Mississippi is approx. 1 hour drive east from New Orleans. Early reservations are strongly recommended, as the area hotels typically sell out almost a year in advance. Participants often arrive earlier in the week, so steam tracks are usually set up on Monday or Tuesday before the event. Here's your chance to spend a full week steaming with a great group of people!
Photos of the 2008 event are at John Fuller's site. Thanks to all the steam-powered photographers!
Annual
Indoor Steam Engine Meeting, Sinsheim, GermanyAusstellung für Dampfbetriebene Großmodelle von Fahrzeugen, Eisenbahnen, Schiffen und stationären Anlagen.
A wide-ranging steam model show, including steam railways (gauge H0 to 7.5 inch (184mm)), steam driven road vehicles, stationary steam engines, steam driven boats and ships. The event is held at the Messe Sinsheim (in the Mannheim/Heidelberg area). Beginning in 2002, participants can enroll in a stoker training course, which leads to certification as a licensed steam vessel stoker.
Photos of the 2003 event are at http://www.7-plus-ngm.org/sins2003/index.htm and http://www.livesteaming.com/Sinsheim.htm.
Information from:
Messe Sinsheim GmbH
Neulandstrasse 30
D-74889 Sinsheim
Germany
Telephon 0 72 61 / 68 90
Telefax 0 72 61 / 68 92 20
e-mail: messe.sinsheim@t-online.de
Web site: http://www.echtdampf-hallentreffen-messe.de/de/echtdampfhallentreffen
Kölner
Echtdampf-Treffen - Cologne
Live Steam Get-Together International
Annual Steam Meet, the HagueIn addition to the 7.5 inch, 5 inch and 3.5 inch tracks, the Stoomgroep West 'Zuiderpark' NVM has 50m of gauge 1 and gauge 2 tracks (three lines in parallel). The group has regular operation days on Wednesday and Sunday from April to October, and every day during summer vacation.
Information from:
Stoomgroep West Zuiderpark
Mr. P.Droogleever
Fortuynweg 50
2533 SR Den Haag
Netherlands
Tel. 070-3802660
e-mail: info@stoomgroepwest.nl
Web site: http://www.stoomgroepwest.nl/
National
Summer SteamupInfo:
Steam Events LLC
PO Box 719
Pacifica, CA 94044-0719 USA
tel: 650-557-9595
e-mail: steamup@summersteamup.com
Web site: http://www.summersteamup.com/
The Summer Steamup is still a small, more intimate gathering than some of the older get-togethers. The event features three days of small-scale live steam action at the Lions Gate Hotel in McClellan, Calif (just north of Sacramento).
There are five steamup tracks, with 1 gauge and 0 gauge tracks, available from 6 am to 1 am. The program also includes dealer displays, workshop seminars, door prizes and the traditional swap table.
Registration fees are US $90 before early registration deadline, $100 thereafter.
Michigan Small Scale Steamup 24th
National Garden
Railway
ConventionThe largest garden railroading event in the US. In addition to
electric trains, live steamers will be able to run their locomotives
on a special dedicated track located on the Overlook Patio.
There will also be the usual exhibits, dealer displays, layout tours, clinics and all the other things that make the annual convention such a treat.
You may register online here. Further information and registration materials at http://www.ngrc2008.org/.
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Last updated: 27 Apr 2008