Category: Trains
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Richard James Kubik
September 17, 1953 – September 4, 2024 From the Family of Richard James Kubik: It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Richard James Kubik, an amazing husband, father, and leader. Rick was a dedicated and valued member to his ARK and WCCT teams and was a talented and experienced Controller,…
OCME FALL MEET – 2024
CALLING ALL LIVE STEAMERS – JOIN US AT THE GOATHILL JUNCTION RAILROAD IN SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR WE’RE HOLDING THE MEET IN MEMORY OF DALTON “DJ” JOHNSON. WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US TO CELEBRATE BOTH OUR HOBBY AND OUR GOOD FRIEND. The OCME Fall Meet is a Private Event Open to Live Steamers, invited guests,…
100+ Live-Steamers Head to OCME for Fall Meet
COSTA MESA, Calif. — The sounds of steam engines, bells, whistles, and horns filled Fairview Park as the Orange County Model Engineers hosted their Annual Fall Meet this last weekend (September 22-24). More than 100 attendees, some from as far away as Utah and Arizona, piled into the 40-acre site that hosts more than 5 miles…
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Spring Meet ’23
COSTA MESA, Calif — The Orange County Model Engineers hosted more than 50 members and invited guests over the weekend to celebrate their 2023 Spring Meet. The three-day event was highlighted by days of running trains around the nearly five miles of track located in Fairview Park on the east side of Placentia and by…
OCME Purchases a New Locomotive
Costa Mesa, Calif. — Orange County Model Engineers will soon have another engine available for our members to drive and to help with the increased popularity of our free public train rides, the club announced in June. The board recognized that more equipment would be necessary to meet the ever-growing demands of the club and…
History of OCME
The Orange County Model Engineers (OCME) was originally formed in 1977 as the Orange County Live Steamers (OCLS) after the demise of the short-lived Long Beach Live Steamers. Negotiations were started soon after with Orange County for a site in Mile Square Park. As work progressed on a draft contract between the County and OCLS,…
Other RR Clubs
OCME is one of many Railroad Clubs. Below we have listed a few others we believe you will enjoy learning about. Many of our fans have gone and made a visit to these other clubs as they all offer fun for the entire family. Southern California Railroads Southern California Live Steamers Los Angeles Live Steamers…
Replacement of Hank Hornsveld Memorial Trestle
Replacement of tiny trestle at Fairview Park required a Herculean effort for O.C. Model Engineers
Free Public Train Rides
Public ride days are the highlight for the club. They are conducted on the third Saturday and the following Sunday of each month from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm.