Diamondhead Steamup 2022

Once again, we take a journey on the small side with a trip to the annual Diamondhead Steamup!
Featuring several different locomotives from a Union Pacific "Big Boy" to a Southern Railway "Battle of Britain" Class, there's no shortage of variety in this quick look at the wonderful world of Gauge 1 Live Steam Locomotion!
If you'd like to see more pictures from previous events and register for the next show, please visit: www.diamondhead...

[@SeanBodine]

I never get tired of seeing the Big Boy. Really impressive.

[@trainmaster844]

Accucraft did the locomotive justice. Aster also made a good model of it, too.
The one featured in this video is an Accucraft model.

[@ErnieNoa3]

Very nice video. Thanks.

[@Im_here170]

Awesome 😎

[@trainmaster844]

Thank you very much! Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@safetran50]

Oh yeah!

[@ericbowles8392]

Nicely done Chris ! Hope to see you at Lodi July 14,,, Hint Hint

[@Jimboliah3985]

*Tonight!*
A Big Boy, a red 8F, and the British prime minister!

[@ericbowles8392]

That pretty much sums it up in just a few words!!!

[@LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard]

Great video man, I have a Wilesco D16 stationary live steam engine.

[@trainmaster844]

There was a stationary steam engine (Not sure if it was Wilesco or not) that powered a homemade margarita mixer during the show! One of the great things about Diamondhead - you get to see the creativity and passion these live steam enthusiasts have for their craft.

[@BenBensonStudios]

Can’t wait for the premiere!

[@TheUnflushedToilet]

That looks like a fun hobby although I'm sure the price isn't

[@trainmaster844]

The bigger the scale, the bigger the price tag is the usual rule of thumb.
The Accucraft Ruby now sells for $650 ready to run, or $600 in kit form. But if you browse EBay or come to the Diamondhead Steamup, you'll usually find secondhand engines at very decent prices.

[@TheUnflushedToilet]

@@trainmaster844 Thanks for the tip!