Santa Cruz Live Steam 7-1/2 gauge EMPIRE-DOON Railroad

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This is a private track that is only available by appointment only on scheduled open days. Please contact us for information and accommodations required.   

Services offered are custom live steam engine stands and rolling stands. I manufacture and weld custom stands for any gauges.  Please inquire for pricing.  Lead times are almost non existent, i order, measure and weld on weekends and delivery ON-TIME! Typical stands have forklift pockets inside the centers, and can have optional heavy duty pneumatic wheels added.

We are trained in designing, laying out, and building live steam train tracks and railroads on your private property.  From ideas, to conception to installation we can provide a 2-6 man crew for a negotiable rate depending on your railroad requirements. Some tracks require bulldozing, and most require Geo-tek and base rock compaction prior to laying any track.    We handle all the acquisition, drilling, bending, laying and finish work around the track including re landscaping and grading/drainage. 

This is a not for profit railway built on private property with views of the entire Santa Cruz bay all the way to Monterey on a clear day. Upper areas cruise by a 4 acre lake, while lower areas are woodland. Guest use is by permission only.  Please bring all supplies and if using coal you must bring water and extinguisher for safety reasons. 

If using or riding on the track a liability of release for the property and track must be signed, as well as individual liability if you damage the track or cause any fires. must be signed for with a copy of state id. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for non wear and tear damages or burns on the railway if repairs are needed.  We do not see this as a issue unless major damage or accident occurs. 

The grades here are considered experienced.  There is 0-6% grade all in short section,s but not for the faint of boilers. Most grades are 3 percent or below, however there are short 50-100 foot 6 % sections. The grades are not long distance and level out from section to section, however the railway is designed for trains that can handle a 55/60 common curve through out. There is approx 3000ft +/- to ride on.

The lake onsite is a private lake and is to not be disturbed or fished without written consent.  the Lake is fully stocked with ancient bass sizing from 6" to 24" and can only be fished with barbless hooks.