Now that you have completed Lesson 1…
In Lessons 2 through 7 of this course, we cover “Advanced” model steam topics, we provide an overview of the Gauge 1 hobby, fundamentals of steam power, application of steam power down through history, the anatomy of a prototype (“real”) steam locomotive, and an overview of 3 1/2, 4 3/4, and 7 1/4 gauge ride-on locomotives and their operation.
To present and discuss the course materials and to answer your questions, these will be in “live” on-line discussion session(s) using Zoom.
- How to join the GHLS Zoom-based lesson sessions
Once you have completed these lessons, by appointment we will provide you with individualized hands-on live steam operating sessions at the GHLS Club, in both Gauge 1 and ride-on scales.
If you would like to take the course, the cost is $ 90 taxes all-in.
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Lesson 2: Advanced model steam topics
In this lesson, we’ll present:
Gauge 1 advanced model steam topics
- An overview of the anatomy of a model steam locomotive
- Do’s and don’ts
- Suggestions for assembling a practical toolkit: things you’ll have or wish you had, sooner or later
- Where to get help and advice
- Local and international resources and suppliers
Thank you for your interest in the GHLS Steam loco 101 course.