Stephen Balkum – The Southwestern Live Steamers

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From the SWLS Board

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Stephen Balkum Posted in News

During this bizarre time as the world wrestles with the spread of the coronavirus, we hope you are well and taking appropriate precautions. As you might expect, the SWLS schedule for this year is going to see some adjustments. The…

Windy Ridge Railroad

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Stephen Balkum Posted in Tracks

New to the SWLS Schedule in 2015, we head to the Piney Woods of East Texas.

Ables Springs & North Texas

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Stephen Balkum Posted in Tracks

The AS&NT outside Dallas regularly hosts the Fall Meet in early October.

Annetta Valley & Western Railroad

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Stephen Balkum Posted in Tracks

One of the original SWLS tracks, the AV&WRR is west of Ft. Worth.

Boggy Bottom Railroad

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Stephen Balkum Posted in Fallen Flags

Take a trip just north of the Red River to visit the Boggy Bottom Railroad.

Cypress Creek & Southern

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Stephen Balkum Posted in Tracks

The CC&S is the home of the Houston Area Live Steamers which jointly hosts several annual meets with SWLS.

Dublin & Rio Grande

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Stephen Balkum Posted in Fallen Flags

Another stalwart of the SWLS, the Leatherwood family continues operations on the D&RG.

Ruptured Duck & Dafler Railroad

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Stephen Balkum Posted in Fallen Flags

Located in the San Antonio area, the RD&D is the southern most trip.

Southwestern Railroad

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Stephen Balkum Posted in Tracks

Brent Courtney’s Southwestern Railroad is located in Magnolia, Texas, near Houston.

Tumbleweed & Dry Gulch

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Stephen Balkum Posted in Tracks

Head to the clear views of west Texas and the TW&DG.

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