2026 Annual Meeting and Lunch
Hosted by
Los Angeles Live Steamers
We’ll be gathering at one of the oldest and largest of the many live steam clubs in the United States. They operate on a mainline track of about 1-1/2 miles long on 13 acres, with 24,600 feet of total ground track in three gauges: 7-1/2″, 4-3/4″, and 3-1/2″. Visit a garden-scale railroad and recently installed elevated Gauge-1 layout. As you look around the facility, most everything you see was built by members of LALSRM, including the tunnels, bridges, tracks, switches, buildings, and many of the trains. In addition, you can see many historic exhibits, including full-size vintage train cars, a stationary steam plant, and Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn.
What will you see and experience?
If you ride behind a steam locomotive, you will notice that the engine has a fire, smoke, and is actually running on steam. The steam locomotives may be burning coal, fuel oil, or propane. The typical locomotive operates with about 120 pounds of steam pressure. Just like the full-sized engines, the steamers use lots of water and require constant maintenance and attention. The water used in the steam engines is specially treated by our water treatment system.
The diesel-type locomotives are probably powered by a gasoline engine that is coupled to a transmission with a hydraulic drive. Some of the diesels are powered by electric motors, just like the real locomotives. These engines are very quiet and smooth running.
Electric locomotives are generally powered by storage batteries. Just like electric automobiles, they must be recharged when the batteries wear down. Its electrics may be models of trains operated years ago by Pacific Electric in Los Angeles, engines operated by major railroads, and even some that probably never ran at all!
The rolling stock used for your train trip is probably center bench cars or gondolas, both with a caboose. All of the cars use machined wheels that have flanges and tire profiles just like real trains. Trucks are made up of the wheels, axles, side frames and bolster. Most of the trucks on the rolling stock have ball bearings and functioning springs that carry the loaded cars. You may even see freight cars on some trains during your trip. These freight cars generally don’t carry passengers, and most have a working function just as the prototype!
Walt Disney’s Barn will be open! This is the actual barn that was in Walt Disney’s backyard in Holmby Hills, California. It was there that Walt, a member of LALS, had his workshop and ran the switches for his home railroad. The barn features displays of Disney, LALS and railroad related memorabilia. Guided tours are provided by members of the Carolwood Foundation.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
11am – 4pm
Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum
5202 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, California
Highway 134 Freeway, at Forest Lawn Drive, Exit #4
$20 per person
Not a member? No problem. Just purchase a ticket.
Walt Disney’s Barn.
What’s for lunch?
Choice of boxed lunch from Corner Bakery Café.
Many sandwich and salad choices are offered. Other entrée and side options including meatless and gluten-free are available.
Self-serve bottled soda choices and water will be available.
Choices include:
SANDWICHES
Each Sandwich is served with Potato Chips, Chocolate Chip Cookie, and Fruit Medley.
TURKEY & SWISS
Oven-Roasted Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Horseradish Mayo Spread on Ciabatta
CRISPY CHEDDAR BEEF
Roast Beef, BBQ Mayo, Green Leaf Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Onions, Everything Roll
HAM PRETZEL
Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Apples, Field Greens, Horseradish Dijonnaise, Hot Honey, Pretzel Bread
CHICKEN PESTO
Grilled Chicken, Tomato, Arugula, Pesto Aioli, House Vinaigrette on Ciabatta Ficelle
ALBACORE TUNA SANDWICH
Albacore Tuna, Celery, Red Onion, Green Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Tuna Dressing on Harvest Bread
SALADS
Each salad is served with Ciabatta Ficelle Bread and a Chocolate Chip Cookie.
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Chicken, Parmesan Cheese, House-Made Croutons, Caesar Dressing
TURKEY AVOCADO COBB SALAD
Oven-Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Hard-Boiled Egg, Avocado, Tomatoes, and Bleu Cheese on Mixed Greens with Avocado Ranch Dressing
To register to attend our Annual Meeting:
- Purchase tickets on-line with a major credit card using PayPal.
- $20 per person.
- List the names of each person attending, any dietary needs, and special requests during the registration process.
Purchase tickets on-line with PayPal from your PayPal account or major credit card.
Ticket sales will conclude on or about Thursday, November 5, 2026, or when capacity is sold.
We reserve the right to change menu without notice. Tickets are not returnable, cancelable, or refundable after November 5, 2026. We will not sell tickets at the door. Refunds of paid tickets will be made if event is cancelled. The event’s activities, facilities, and equipment availability are subject to change.