LOCAL GUIDE • TORRANCE

Southern California
Live Steamers

Small trains, real railroad craft and a free ride through Wilson Park.

An original illustration of a miniature steam train carrying families through a Southern California park
Original illustration created for Mattywauna.

PLAN YOUR RIDE

Public run days

First Sunday11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Third Saturday12:00–3:00 PM

Southern California Live Steamers is a volunteer miniature-railroad club operating a 7.5-inch-gauge railway at Charles H. Wilson Park. Depending on the day, riders may see miniature steam or diesel locomotives working the track.

The public rides are free. Donations are appreciated and help the volunteer club maintain the railway and equipment. Run days are weather permitting and can be preempted by special events, so check the club’s Facebook page before you travel.

Before you go

  • For children: riders must be able to walk on their own and be at least 32 inches tall.
  • For groups: birthday and group trains may be available during public run days; confirm arrangements with the club.
  • Where to look: the railway is inside Wilson Park, near the Washington Avenue side.
  • Best check: use the official Facebook page for same-day operating updates.

SOURCES

Where these details came from

Schedule, contact information and admission: City of Torrance 2026 Seasons guide. Railway type and locomotive information: Southern California Live Steamers. Rider minimum and group-ride information: KidsGuide. Current operating updates: official Facebook page.

Details checked September 15, 2026. Always confirm same-day operation with the club.