Throughout the history of live steam railroading, scale steam locomotives have comprised the majority of locomotives being built by hobbyists. The greatest asset of the live steam hobby is the acquired knowledge of all its members. The sharing of this knowledge, friendship, and the community surrounding the hobby are what make it so very important and enjoyable to those who participate. The CSP&P Railway was incorporated for educational purposes and to expand general knowledge of the important role that railroads have played in our lives and history.

Canton, St. Paul & Pacific Railway

Located on twelve acres of virgin forest that are protected by the Foothills Land Conservancy, our railroad was built and is maintained by a handful of hard working members using mostly hand tools, picks, shovels, and steam or diesel locomotive power. Live steam locomotives and rolling stock are generally built by individuals in their own machine shops during their free time. Equipment is transported to and from the railroad with pickup trucks, trailers, etc. This methodology allows live steam hobbyists to take their equipment to other live steam organizations across the country.

Canton, St. Paul & Pacific Railway