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Finger Lakes Live Steamers
The membership of Finger Lakes Live Steamers has disappointing news. After 55 years of operation, due to unforeseen circumstances, we unfortunately are unable to welcome the public to the Finger Lakes Live Steamers club at this time. Stay tuned for further information about the opportunity for us to welcome the public in the future.
OUR MISSION
- To foster the construction and operation of model trains by providing and maintaining a publicly available facility for large scale model railroading.
- Maintenance of a reference library for the use of students, teachers, and scholars interested in steam, diesel, and electric locomotion and railroading.
- Encouraging research, writing and preservation regarding the history of steam, diesel, and electric locomotion and railroading.
- Promotion of activities which stimulate the public and particularly young persons to know more about steam, diesel and electric locomotion and railroading.
- Promotion of public awareness and particularly among young persons of safety precautions in and around railroading activities.
- Promotion of public interest in the future of rail transportation.
Locomotives are powered by steam, internal combustion, or electric batteries. Our members are experienced in railroading, machine shop practice, model building and related activities. Skills in these areas are quickly attained and we welcome anyone with an interest in this hobby and a desire to learn.
Members often work on projects at the club on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Members regularly run trains on Saturday afternoons from the middle of May through the middle of October. See the Schedule of Events for more information.FACEBOOK FEED
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The membership of Finger Lakes Live Steamers has disappointing news. After 55 years of operation, due to unforeseen circumstances, we unfortunately are unable to welcome the public to the Finger Lakes Live Steamers club at this time. Stay tuned for further information about the opportunity for us to welcome the public in the future. ... See MoreSee Less
I think you really need embrace public support of this hobbyist group. How else can we expose the younger generations to such fantastic past time?
How does this affect the operation of the gauge 1 track?
This is unfortunate news. I took 2 grandchildren last year and planned on coming to events this year. Maybe if you shared the issue behind the decision, the public would rally to help.
Pray you can fix it. Such a great family experience there.
So very sad to hear this. This is a highlight of our year. We love your train rides. We hope you are able to welcome the public back in the near future!
U guys are awesome!!!! Hope things can turn around!!❤️❤️
That is definitely unfortunate news… hopefully you’re able to find a way to host guests in the future. We really enjoyed our visit to your open house last fall.
I wish I discovered you decades ago. Took our granddaughters there last fall and had the best time ever. Hope this gets resolved soon!
My puppy was the very first dog to ride the trains... We loved every moment of it!!
I’m interested in getting information about family membership.
Hope you can fix the issue, so we can come this summer ❤️
How does this affect the invitational meet coming up this August? Many of us from PLS are planning on coming up for your meet.
Is this insurance related?
Sorry to hear that. We loved riding your trains
Maci Doyle
Katy Ess ☹️
Like many other clubs along the northeast there is an option for associate membership. This does not allow you to have voting and storage privileges (unless you apply for regular membership) but it makes you a part of the organization and no longer considered “public”. Long story short if you pay $50 for the year you can come to the events and ride trains as much as you want. Small fee to pay and it each little bit helps the club financially! (By the way I am not a regular member of FLLS, I am just sharing this message as a general statement for all northeast clubs. Price for associate membership may vary but you can find those answers on their website)
If you need cleanup help because of the recent weather issues please reach out. You can get help from the community.
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To the friends of Finger Lakes Live Steamers, here is an idea to do with your family this summer. Read throught the information, it is an easy fun idea to do.
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