Guide to Arizona's Miniature Railroads

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The Scottsdale Live Steamers

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The Scottsdale Live Steamers at McCormick Railroad Park in Scottsdale, Arizona

          The Scottsdale Live Steamers are located within the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park at the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Indian Bend roads in Scottsdale, Arizona. The eighty acre site plays host to the Scottsdale Live Steamers, the 15" Paradise and Pacific railroad, a 1950's Allan Herschell carousel, 3 model railroad clubs, and several other railroad related buildings, displays and delights.

Enroute to Pick Up Passengers		Leaving the Loading Platform
4-6-0 Steam Engine		Diesel Engine Lettered for SLS

          The Scottdale Live Steamers have approximately 3000 ft of 7 1/2" gauge track that surrounds the Sunrise Rotary Xeriscape Arboretum featuring plants that are well suited to desert life. The right of way also encompasses two of the only 3 authentic Navajo Indian Hogans which exist off the Northern Arizona reservation.

A view from behind the engine

Passing the Navajo Hogans

          The layout is comprised of two main loops. The outer loop crosses over a tunnel that the inner loop passes through. The nearly 7 minute ride takes passengers past the engine house, around the arboretum and through the main yard a twice before returning them to the impressive loading platform.

Southern End of the Tunnel		A View of the Inner and Outer Loop Trestles
The Loading Platform		Spacious Engine House

Scottsdale Live Steamers Logo

A Close Up View of the Engine