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Milwaukee Light Engineering Society <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MLES Invitational<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 28-30, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Milwaukee Light Engineering Society <\/strong>would like to invite fellow hobbyists and their families to a weekend of sharing ideas, and running trains at Railroad Park. Friends of the live steam hobby are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR TRAIN RIDES. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dates of the event are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, August 28, 2026        9a-9p<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, August 29, 2026   9a-9p<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, August 30, 2026       9a-4p<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We ask that if you are interested in attending, please let us know. We would also like to know what equipment you plan to bring.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 You may contact us through Facebook via messenger: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MLESRR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who are not active on Facebook, you may send us an email at: mlesgathering@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For general questions, questions\/reservations regarding camping, please contact us through the links listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 There is no cost to attend the event, however we do ask that you register once at Railroad Park.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Train Operations (All Railroad Activity)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Any person under age 16 engineering a train needs to be supervised by a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Couplers and chains required between all equipment.  Drawbars are an acceptable alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steam Engine Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 All steam engines shall have a passing boiler test current within a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Coal burning steam engines must have an ash pan.  An ash dump area\/facility between the tracks is available for use near the back steaming bays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Coal\/Propane is not available onsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Railroad Stats & Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Track Gauge: 7 1\/2\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Total Mainline Length: Approximately 1 Mile<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Typical Circle Runtime: 12 Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Minimum Radius: 45 Feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Maximum Grade: 2%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loading and Unloading Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Drive up\/back up to transfer table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Type: Powered hydraulic life (1000 lb capacity)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Transfer Table length: 9\u2019 11-1\/2\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Transfer Table height range: 17-1\/4\u201d to 41-1\/4\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steaming & Maintenance Bay Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Bay Count: 6 (2 front w\/transfer table, 4 back w\/turntable)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Bays are not covered.  Feel free to bring your own easy up tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Bays have electricity and water (non potable) service. Several bays have compressed air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitor Amenities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Restrooms (porta potties) are available onsite.  Showers are not available onsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Parking is available onsite.  Cargo trailer parking and trailer overnight parking during meets is available onsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 RV\/Tent camping is available.  Please contact the meet coordinator for more specific details.  Event management will provide specific tent setup and RV parking locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 RV amenity connections (Power, water, sewer) are not available onsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Snacks\/Beverages are typically not available unless noted in specific meet event details.  Local fast food restaurants are available within 10 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 No smoking or vaping is allowed on the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the property without permission from the Train Master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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