Golden Gate Live Steamers

2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd at Loma Cantadas, Tilden Park, Berkeley, CA (510) 486-0623

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Who we are

The Golden Gate Live Steamers (GGLS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation that was founded in 1936. It was started by train enthusiasts for the purpose of educating people in railroad history and lore and also to further the avocation of live steam, gas-mechanical and electronic railroad technology.

We operate our 7.5" gauge model trains for the general public to ride from noon - 3 pm every Sunday (weather permitting). except for the Sunday before Memorial Day and the first Sunday in October. The gate is open from 11:45 am to 3 pm. We also have extensive layouts for 4.75", 3.5" and 2.5" gauge model trains.

A reminder from the GGLS Safety Rules 3.03 Departure from Steaming Bay Prior to steam locomotives departing their bay for the main line, the following shall be accomplished: 1)Steam shall be brought up to operating pressure 2)Safety valves and pressure gauges shall be checked and operating correctly 3)Water glasses shall be blown down 4)Feed water devices shall be checked and in working order 5)Whistle or other audible signaling device shall be tested and operating correctly 6)Brakes shall be checked and operating correctly

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