Live steam refers to miniature, working models of steam-powered vehicles, such as locomotives, boats, and stationary...
Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
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Installing a driver or fireman into your locomotive can really bring it to life and add realism. After all, in real life, if you saw a steam locomotive hurtling down the tracks without a crew on board, then something has gone very wrong!
Fitting them is easy too, and involves nothing more than glueing them to the footplate of a steam locomotive or removing the bodyshell and planting one in the driver's seat if using a diesel. The glue you use is up to you, typically, model drivers are available in plastic or white metal (the latter requiring a stronger glue) but if you are intending to remove the crew at some point, then you might want to consider using a product such as Tacky Wax that will hold the figure in place temporarily but allow you to easily remove it at a later date should you wish.
You can get driver and fireman figures painted or unpainted and in several styles depicting different eras, so have a good rummage at your local model shop to find one that is right for your loco.
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