Running in the snow with live steam in G or O scale is like nothing else and loads of fun! Trying to run track power usually creates ice on the rail heads and you quickly get power pickup issues. So for non live steam, onboard battery power is the way to go. Most G scale, especially LGB is made for use in ANY weather, be it rain or snow. I converted all of my track powered locos to either onboard battery or they are fed from a dedicated battery car(like my tiny LGB Stainz loco). Here is an old video of a Merlin brand live steamer running during the winter time. The colder weather enhances the steam plume from the chimney as well. Engine is RC controlled.
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