Mid-South Live Steamers
http://www.midsouthlivesteamers.org


Facilities

 
Track: Over 14,000 feet of 7-1/2 inch gage track located in the Maury County Park in Columbia, Tennessee.  Adjustable unloading ramp, two transfer tables, car storage yards, two turntables, 25 steaming bays, water, and electricity.
Food: During the Spring and Fall Meets, food is available all day at the track site from the club caboose with proceeds to benefit the club.  A catered dinner is available on Friday nights. A good selection of restaurants can be found in Columbia.
Camping: Self-contained camping is permitted in the park at the track site with plenty of electrical and water hooks ups for RVs. Please stop by the Registration tent before setting up. (Camping is only allowed during Official Meets Only) 

Lodging: Ample motel space is available minutes from the track in Columbia. (See bottom of Page)
 
Unloading Area with Adjustable 
Transfer Table
 
Trailer Unloading Area with Pivoting 
Transfer Table.
 
Sudberry Station
  
Sudberry Station
 
Shop Yard and Steaming Bay
  
Steaming Bay
 

 

Scale and Gage

All 7-1/2 inch gage equipment (steam, diesel, and electric) conforming to IBLS standards for wheel gage and contour is welcome. Stationary and steam traction engines are also welcome.
We ask that all boilers be registered in our log prior to operation.

Location:

The 7-1/2" gauge club track is located in the Maury County Park in Columbia, Tennessee, approximately one hour south of Nashville. There is no admission charge, and everyone is welcome.


These Directions are to be used only as an aid. All mile totals are estimates

     Starting off In Nashville, TN Take I-65 South
Take the TN-396/SATURN PKY exit, exit number 53, towards COLUMBIA/SPRING      0.7 Miles
Merge onto TN-396 W.           3.9 Miles
Take the US-31 exit towards SPRING HILL/COLUMBIA. ramp.       0.1 Miles
Merge onto US-31 S.                8.0 Miles
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-412 W/US-43 S/TN-6 S.       2.9 Miles
Take the INDUSTRIAL PARK RD ramp.         0.2Miles
Turn Left on INDUSTRIAL PARK RD              0.5 Miles
Turn Right On James Campbell Blvd.             2.5 Miles
Go Through One Light And Vier Right onto Lion Parkway      0.7 Miles
Turn Left Into Maury County Park.
SPEED LIMIT 15 MPH
Drive into the Park and look for the Trains
 
Area Hotels
Confort Inn 15444 Bear Creek Pike 931-388-2500 (Special Rates for MSLS)
Best Value Inn I-65 at Exit 46 (Hwy 412/99) 931-381-1410 (Special Rates for MSLS)
Days Inn 504 Nashville Highway (Hwy 31) 931-381-3297  
Holiday Inn Express  I-65 at Exit 46 (Hwy 412/99) 931-380-1227  
Jameson Inn 715 S James Campbell Blvd. 931-388-3326  
Honors Inn 1208 Nashville Highway (Hwy 31) 931-388-2720  
Richland Inn Highway 31 at James Cambell Blvd 931-381-4500  
James K. Polk Motel 1111 Nashville Highway (Hwy 31) 931-388-4913  
Water Valley Bed & Breakfast  3520 Water Valley Road 931-682-2266 (Special Rates for MSLS)




 

 

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