The former french railways SNCF 141 R 1244 (2-8-2 Mikado) and the former german railway DB 64 518 (2-6-2 tank) are together pulling a train up the 2.6 % grade on the old Hauenstein line between Ol... (more)
The New York Central signal bridge at CD 205 is engulfed in steam as NKP 765 chugs eastbound through Elyria on the first employee excursion of the day.
Here you see a fire's eye view of a Lima pacific's firebox crown sheet. This firebox happens to belong to Boston & Maine's No. 3713. That is the fire door on the left and a partial thermic syphon ... (more)
Yes, that is the James River and that is the old C&O main. Who wouldn't chase on this blazing hot day. And best was I got Dad out with me and he really enjoyed it, much to my surprise.