RIVERSIDE LIVE STEAMERS INC

RIVERSIDE, CA

Perris / Perris Theater (# 0018) Opened in 1946, designed in an art-deco style but apparently modified at various times. It’s now owned by the city for its historical value to downtown, but closed due to structural problems. Pictures in the below links show the theater as once having a marquee around the base of the tall sign. Two sources: <a href="https://www.cityofperris.org/our-city/activities/perris-city-compass/perris-theater" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.cityofperris.org/our-city/activities/perris-city-comp...</a> <a href="https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2413" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cinematreasures.org/theaters/2413</a>
Perris / Perris Theater (# 0018) Credit: DB's travels

Riverside Live Steamers Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Riverside, California, dedicated to promoting the hobby of live steam railroading. The club was founded in 1948 and is one of the oldest and largest live steam clubs in the United States. The club operates a miniature railroad that spans over two miles, with three different gauges of track, including 3.5-inch, 4.75-inch, and 7.5-inch gauges.

The miniature railroad is located in the beautiful Hunter Park, which is a popular attraction for families, train enthusiasts, and tourists alike. The club has over 300 members, who share a passion for building and operating live steam locomotives. Members come from all walks of life and include engineers, machinists, hobbyists, and retirees.

The club organizes several events throughout the year, including public runs, private runs, and special events like holiday-themed runs. The public runs are open to the general public, where visitors can ride on the miniature trains and experience the thrill of live steam railroading. The club also offers educational programs for schools and community groups, promoting the history of railroading and the science of steam power.

In summary, Riverside Live Steamers Inc. is a unique and exciting organization that provides a fun and educational experience for all ages. The club's dedication to promoting the hobby of live steam railroading has made it a popular attraction in the Riverside community and a must-visit destination for train enthusiasts.

RIVERSIDE LIVE STEAMERS INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RIVERSIDE CA. US MID #8400602723

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 31,061 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Perris / Perris Theater (# 0018) Opened in 1946, designed in an art-deco style but apparently modified at various times. It’s now owned by the city for its historical value to downtown, but closed due to structural problems. Pictures in the below links show the theater as once having a marquee around the base of the tall sign. Two sources: <a href="https://www.cityofperris.org/our-city/activities/perris-city-compass/perris-theater" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.cityofperris.org/our-city/activities/perris-city-comp...</a> <a href="https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2413" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cinematreasures.org/theaters/2413</a>
Perris / SoCal Rail Museum UP 2564 (# 0007) Originally built in 1921 for a Union Pacific subsidiary and traded UP subsidiary “Oregon Short Line” in 1923 where it was used until 1955. Retired in 1959 and wound up at this museum in 1997. See: <a href="https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJJH1_Union_Pacific_Steam_Engine_2564" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJJH1_Union_Pacific_Steam_En...</a> The day I visited the museum there was almost no one there, which made it easier to explore the grounds but I didn’t get into any of the car barns. Pictures from visiting those at a previous time are with the tag to Southern California Railway Museum.
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KC-10A Extender Conceptualized as the next generation of aerial tankers the KC-l0 combined the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft. Carrying more than 356,000 pounds of fuel - twice as much as the KC-135 Stratotanker – 75 personnel, and 170,000 pounds of cargo, the KC-10 could transport entire units of support personnel while re-fueling their deploying fighters enroute. The KC-10 could also be used to transport litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations. Unlike previous re-fuelers, the KC-10's boom operator controls refueling operations through a digital, fly-by wire system. Sitting in the rear of the aircraft, the operator can see the receiver aircraft through a wide window. During boom refueling operations, fuel is transferred to the receiver at a maximum rate of 1,100 gallons per minute. The KC-10 fleet was used extensively during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991, Operation Allied Force in 1999 and during the War on Terror following the September 11, 2001, attack. The museum’s KC-10 Extender tail number 84-0185 was built in Long Beach California and delivered to the United Sates Air Force, March AFB in September 1984 with subsequent assignments to Travis AFB. It was flown to March Field Air Museum in 2023 for permanent display. It remains on loan from the NMUSAF. Source: <a href="https://www.marchfield.org/aircraft/cargo/kc-10a-extender-boeing/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.marchfield.org/aircraft/cargo/kc-10a-extender-boeing/</a>
San Bernardino Mountains in Fall Scenic mountain views next to Highway 18, near Rimforest, CA
Diff reassembled This time with all necessary parts included
M3 lower control arms These were significantly lighter than the stock, steel versions. I bought them from a guy who'd purchased them years ago, but never used them. They were only a few dollars more than brand new steel units from a parts supplier, so I opted to get these. It's not like I needed light weight control arms, but for only a few bucks more, I thought, "why not?"
Front suspension disassembly What's missing? Chassis brace, subframe, lower control arms, exhaust, steering rack, and struts.
New cutches installed
Dirty diff Diff out of the car - this is just before the power washer came out (unfortunately, I forgot to take a pic of the cleaned diff, but you can see it in the final assembly pics.

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RIVERSIDE LIVE STEAMERS INC
PO BOX 5512
RIVERSIDE
CA
92517-5512

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MID # 8400602723
Name RIVERSIDE LIVE STEAMERS INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 953652959
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 31,061
REVENUE 31,061
LAT/LONG 33.97236, -117.348483
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 065
US Census Tract: 030501
US Census Block: 2010