SteamGiants is one of a number of connected websites focused on railfanning and railroads. We enjoy trains! Our “mothership”, and oldest website, is RailfanDepot.com. Check out our general railfan musings at blog.RailfanDepot.com.
Our hometown is Indianapolis, but our team is spread all over. Need to contact us? info@SteamGiants.com
Meet the team…
Ben | Writer/Editor
Ben has a BA in Marketing and Supply Chain Management. And an interest in trains. You combine all that and you get articles on steam train history brought to us on time and ready go. You can reach Ben at Ben@SteamGiants.com
“When I was ten, Dad took my brother and me to see Thomas the Tank engine. Riding behind Thomas was a great experience for a little boy. It was my first experience with a steam engine. I wanted more after that!”
Ken | Video/Writing
Ken edits most of our video content. You’ll also find Ken on RailfanDepot’s Facebook group, “Get Your Train On!“.
Ken is at Ken@SteamGiants.com
“A lifelong railfan, I grew up on New Haven’s Lowell Branch and now watch CSX on NYC’s ‘Water Level Route’. Some may know me as the founder of Broken Knuckle Video. I sold to Pentrex, but my gig with RailfanDepot allows me to use the editing skills I honed with BKVP.”
Robert | Writer
Robert is a freelance writer and writes on many topics, but is especially happy to write about steam locomotives. Robert is Robert@SteamGiants.com
“I’ve been a “Steam Junkie” since I was a kid…quite a few years ago. My first “steam giant” was not trackside, but a “Lionel Lines” #2169 Freight Set. A 4-6-4 Hudson with four freight cars and a caboose. It was a hand-me-down, but I loved it!”
James | Writer
Jim is a St. Louis area railfan and an aficionado of all things Japanese. He’s combined his passions for some excellent articles on Japanese big steam. Of course he’s also written on other steam topics for us. Contact Jim at James@SteamGiants.com
“If it runs on rails in the St. Louis area, I’ve railfan’d it and probably filmed it! This gig with Steam Giants allows me to share my knowledge and images.”
Blake | Writer/Researcher
Blake is a civil engineer by training, but a railfan all the time. As a freelance writer (it may be his civil engineer background) he enjoys taking a deep dive into a topic. Reach Blake at Blake@SteamGiants.com
“From childhood every train that went by filled me with wonder. Where was it going? What’s in those cars? Who would get all of that? Now I research all of that. I enjoy finally knowing!”
Roberta | Customer Service
Roberta is your first point of contact for customer service. She is quite versatile. You’ll also find her on our social media channels. Reach her at FollowUp@SteamGiants.com.
“As a child my family took the train often, and I loved it. Taking the train was one of my favorite family experiences. After one trip, I remember crying once when the twelve-hour train ride was over.”
Tim | Writer/COO/CEO
Tim is the founder of RailfanDepot and Steam Giants. He runs things, so blame him if something is wrong. He is Chief Content Officer for our blogs, video and social media. Contact Tim at Tim@SteamGiants.com
“Clear in my memory is being in front of the television every day for Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. The show’s opening on a model neighborhood, ‘Trolley’, and ‘Picture-Picture’ were favorites. Since then trains, models, and industrial archeology have been big interests.”