Listed below are some of the best places we have found to purchase Live Steam Locomotives, supplies and rolling stock.  For information on Manufactures and the products they make, please see our Manufactures Page.

Locomotive Retailers - Supplies and Rolling Stock - Magazines, Support & Info

Locomotive Retailers
 

• Cross Creek Engineering - Sells Aster and Accucraft live steam engines.  Also carries Hartford car kits, Dalton cars, Kadee Couplers & gauges, Del-Aire products, Split Jaw Rail Claps and Butane/Propane mixed fuel.
  Contact:  crosscreektrains@huno.com or call 800-644-3226
   

• Quisenberry Station - Seller of Roundhouse, Accucraft, Aster & Jensen locomotives.  Large selection in stock.  Also carries HO Live Steam locomotives.  Carries Phoenix sound systems, kits, engine parts & accessories.  Now selling Ozark Miniatures, Trackside Details, AMS rolling stock and Hartford kits.  Handles repairs and painting on-site. 
  Visit their web site or contact Royce Brademan at turbohvn@aol.com or call 703-799-9643 evenings and weekends.
   

• Rishon Locomotives - Maker of the live steam motor coach, the Coffee Pot.  Available in the US from Sulphur Springs.  For questions contact Rishon Locomotives in Autralia at ptr54506@bigpond.com.au or call 61266291115.
   

Supplies and Rolling Stock

• Brandbright LTD - A UK company, Brandbright carries a nice selection of European rolling stock as well as wheels, axle guards, buffers and many items that are hard to find.
   

• Ozark Miniatures - You need parts to detail your engines, rolling stock and custom made cars?  Ozark has what you need.  Ozark has over 700 detailing parts for your G scale projects, most of which you just can't get anywhere else.
   

• Sulphur Springs Steam Models - Besides locomotives, Sulphur Springs carries many of the supplies you will need to keep your engine running.  Items such as steam oil, pressure gauges, engine replacement parts, etc.
   

• Weltyk's Whistles - One of only two manufacturers in the US for Gauge 1 Live Steam Whistles.  Makes the best sounding whistles on the market with reasonable prices and excellent service!
   

• Watts Train Shop - This is another good retailer, with a store front, that carries a nice line of G scale products, including some used and hard to find items.  No Live Steam though.
   

• Wholesale Trains - This retailer, with a store front, carries a complete line of rolling stock, gauge 1 track and general G Scale railroading supplies.  No Live Steam.

Magazines, Support and Information websites

• Diamondhead Steam Up - The premier event of the year for G Scale Live Steamers is the Diamondhead Steam up held each January in Diamondhead, Mississippi.  This week long event brings over 300 live steams from all over the world to run locomotives, discuss all aspects of the hobby and just relax with friends.  Many dealers are on had with the latest Locomotives and other Items for sale.  Manufactures reps pop in some times with new items as well.  Then there is the swap area which is like a big garage sale for Live Steam.  A great event that shouldn't be missed.
   
• Garden Railways Magazine - Another great publication that covers all aspects of G scale trains and garden railways.  This magazine is more general in its coverage of the G Scale hobby but it includes columns on Live Steam, product reviews and good articles and information if your interested in other aspects of G scale trains beside Live Steam.
   
• Large Scale OnLine - This is another web site that is a community site.  Discussion groups and what sounds like a lot of good articles and other information.  Unfortunately much of it is only available for whose that have purchased a membership.  Since I don't have a membership I can not comment on the overall content.
   
• MyLargeScale - This web site is a community web site where everyone gets together to discuss G Scale topics.  They have a great forum where everything is broken down into groups and that includes a very active Live Steam group.  Have questions or just want to see what others are doing, this is the place to be.
   
• Steam in the Garden Magazine - The premier magazine for the G scale enthusiast.  If you only get one magazine subscription for you Live Steam hobby, this is the magazine to get.  Give them a call or drop them an e-mail and ask about buying a copy of the last edition.  Once you read one edition, you'll want the subscription.  All the major steam up events are covered as well as how-to articles, product reviews and lots of other good information.
  Steam in the Garden is also known for its free swap area where you can buy and sell Live Steam Locomotives and pats.  They also have a forum area for general discussion that is very popular.