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Southern Steam Trains is North America’s exclusively Aster Dealer.

Be in touch regarding locomotives you are seeking or wish to sell

Pre-Owned Live Steam Locomotives

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Arriving Spring 2012

Next US Prototype - the UP Challenger

Next BR Prototype - Duchess in British Railway Blue

We accept orders and inquiries by phone

864.834.3954 or 864.979.4128 (cell)

If we are away from the phone, an answering machine is available for you to leave your name and number for a prompt response.

With over 30 years in Gauge 1 Live Steam, Southern Steam Trains welcomes the opportunity to serve you.

Listed below is a comprehensive list of current models and accessories. All are new, unfired and in mint condition.

Many items are in stock and ready to be shipped.

With fluctuations in currency exchange and inventory,

please call for price and availability.

Click on locomotive name to view photograph, history and specifications.

American Prototype

British Prototype


Beyer Garrett AD 60 # 6020 pinstriped	BUILT

Great Western Railway Castle class 4-6-0	KIT
Great Western Railway Castle class 4-6-0	BUILT

L&M “Lion” 0-4-2 (Thunderbolt)	KIT
L&M “Lion” 0-4-2 (Thunderbolt)	BUILT

"Duchess of Atholl - BR Blue" - Arriving Spring 2012	KIT
"Duchess of Atholl - BR Blue" - Arriving Spring 2012	BUILT


BR 38 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler (black) DR Early Version	BUILT

KPEV P8 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler – KPEV (Prussian Green)	KIT
KPEV P8 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler – KPEV (Prussian Green)	BUILT


German “Wannertender” (Bathtub Tender) for BR 01, 03, & 38	BUILT

Knuckle Couplers (operating) (pair)
Knuckle Couplers (solid) (pair)

Test Bench Rollers (set of 4)

Pressure Gauge – Diameter 14 mm
Pressure Gauge – Diameter 21 mm
Pressure Gauge – Diameter 24 mm

Trackside Pump

Brass Tender Pump Handle

Suction Fan

Butane Gas Supply Adapter

Aster Catalog / Manual (loose-leaf note book binder)