SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIVE STEAMERS, Inc.

History:

      The S.C.L.S. was established in 1948, in Mrs. Lewis (Founder of Little Engines) back yard, in Lomita CA.  We began laying track and operating at Wilson Park as early as 1986.

 Mission Statement:

     Our mission is to educate the public about our rich railroad history and promote interest in the hobby.  All our members are City of Torrance Park and Recreation Volunteers.  We are very fortunate to have the generous support of the City of Torrance and our community riders.

 Location:

     Wilson Park, Torrance CA.  The park is located on Crenshaw BL between Sepulveda BL and Carson ST.  We are in the back (South East corner) of the park at 2100 Washington Avenue, (not a Mailing Address). 

Public Run days:

     The 1^st Sunday of each month 11 A.M.-3 P.M. except July, open July 4^th only.

Meeting:

     The 3^rd Saturday of each month is our business meeting (11 A.M. - 12 P.M.), followed by a club/family run and some light yard work and equipment repair (work day).

 Visitor information:

     We are a small club with a BIG job!  We give on average 1400-1600 rides, each run day.  Visitors wishing to volunteer (i.e. Boy and Girl Scout projects) or becoming members, please check in at the table under the tent with station personnel. 

      Visitors from other Live Steam clubs are welcome to run their engines, however we can not allow you to pull public passengers.  We have some tight curves (less than 60').  We regularly operate a 4-6-2 Pacific and 2-6-0 and 2-4-4T N.G. locomotives.                      

Updated to April 6th 2008