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I would love to take you on a journey to discover “Live Steam.” This article will discuss steam-powered models. Live steam is steam under pressure from heating water in a boiler. Steam is used to operate either a stationary or moving piece of equipment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_steam

The term “steam machine” denotes replicas, scale models, and toys or is otherwise used for heritage, museum, entertainment, or recreational purposes. This distinguishes these machines from similar devices powered by electricity, internal combustion, or other methods but designed to look steam-powered. Narrow gauge steam locomotives, full-sized steamships, and steam turbines are not called “live steam.” Live steam. (2023, July 23). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_steam

Steamrollers (are a form of road roller, a type of heavy construction machinery used for leveling surfaces like roads and airfields, powered by a steam engine). Traction engines (steam-powered tractors used to move heavy loads on roads, plow ground, or provide power at a chosen location) are popular. You can find these items in 1:4 or 1:3 scale.

Model stationary steam engines, ranging from pocket-size to 1:2 scale, are also available. Live steam. (2023, July 23). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_steam

Ridable, large-scale live steam railroading on a backyard railroad is a popular aspect of the live steam hobby. It is time-consuming to build a locomotive from scratch. It is expensive to purchase one already made.