Welcome to Save the Steamers! This site was founded in 2010 when I began to realize through extensive research that many of the world’s remaining steam locomotives are in grave danger. Most are laying around awaiting the scrappers torch, or if they’re lucky, perhaps a lot of money and a dedicated group of volunteers to help restore them. Many of those that are still in operation are in constant danger from old, weak, and sometimes irreplaceable parts as well as the stringent requirements of frequent boiler certifications and other test. Should a locomotive fail a test or have a part fail, the money may not be available to make the necessary repairs, particularly considering the current economy.  We must save our steamers. Not only are they pieces of history, they seem almost like living creatures when under steam. Anyone who has seen an operating steam locomotive knows of the feeling you get when you hear a lonesome steam whistle.