Finger Lakes Live Steamers

MEMBERSHIP INFO

Do you love trains? Do you enjoy being outdoors and getting your hands dirty?  Do you want to socialize with other train enthusiasts?  If so, then this is the place for you! FLLS always welcomes new members and encourages you to come to one of our events or schedule a visit to get to know us better.

Our club was founded in 1969 and is a private not-for-profit organization that depends on the active engagement of our members. You do not need to own equipment (trains) to be a member, you just need to have a passion for live steaming, railroading and model engineering. There is always something for everyone to help with.

Some highlights of being a member:

  1. Monthly meetings are held the 2nd Saturday of the month at Noon, April – December with meeting minutes emailed to all members.
  2. All Members have access to the monthly newsletter, the Pop Valve
  3. A club schedule is set for each calendar year and updated in each issue of the Pop Valve and provided in meeting minutes.
  4. Many opportunities to get involved in club activities and participate in building & grounds upkeep and maintenance along with special projects designed to improve the overall operation of the club track.
  5. Members can be found working or playing with trains most days throughout the warmer months, with weekends being most popular.
  6. Special events are held several times a year including our open house, invitationals, and club picnics.

Whether you are new to the hobby or has been railroading for 50 years, we welcome all new members to our organization. Membership is open to anyone interested in the large scale model railroading described in this website. This organization does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Below is our online membership application. Due to PayPal processing fees, all online membership applications have an additional fee added to offset the cost of the PayPal processing fee. If you prefer to fill out a membership form and mail in a check or money order to avoid paying the PayPal processing fee, please click one of the following links to download a membership form. The membership forms are editable, please fill them out and then print the application.

2025 New Membership Application

2025 Membership Renewal Application

ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Includes PayPal charge.
Regular Age 18 or older and includes voting rights, may run for office and operate personal equipment on the railroads.
Family Two regular members age 18 or older and children under 18 living in the same household.
Social Social members may attend all club events and work on club projects. They may operate club equipment under the supervision of regular members, but may NOT operate personal equipment on the railroads.
Associate Regular members of another live steam club recognized by the Board of Directors who wish to receive the member version of the Pop Valve and operate their own equipment as a visitor. Does not include voting rights.
College Student Full-time college student attending a school recognized by the Board of Directors who wish to receive the member version of the Pop Valve and operate their own equipment as a visitor. Does not include voting rights.
Junior(s) Children under 18 who are sponsered by a Regular Member NOT living in the same household. Operating privileges are granted to junior members on an individual basis depending on their demonstration of maturity and responsibility.
$15 per name tag plus $2 shipping and PayPal charge. List name(s) as you want them to appear on your name tag below:
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Total includes a 2.2% + $0.30 PayPal Transaction Fee.

Membership Disclaimer

By clicking submit, you agree to the following terms and conditions: You agree to pay the total listed above to the Finger Lakes Live Steamers. The membership and rental fees are non-refundable and considered ALL SALES FINAL. ALL MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS AND RENTALS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, OF THE CURRENT YEAR. If you are applying for "NEW MEMBERSHIP" after June 30, of the current year, your membership will include the remainder of the current year and the entire year for the next calendar year.