The snow has really picked up as New Hope & Ivyland 2-8-0 40 works upgrade through the S-curve near Lower Mountain Road. Usually, you can see the train trailing off through the curve, but not toda... (more)
A Baldwin and a GE get tucked in prior to their next day's assignment. An EMD sits outside. It's been a busy, busy Holiday season at the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad.
More Winter Wonder Land - Compliments of your friendly neighborhood steam tourist line (and short line freight train operation).
Engineer, Ross Rowland, poses for photos with a family in front of #40 as the train fills with children and adults bound for the "North Pole".
The closure of a portion of Aquetong Rd. just west of the crossing allowed for easier than normal parking (the middle of the road) for addition shots while chasing.
The calm after the storm.
Steam in a Winter wonder land...
'Tis the Season!
As originally predicted, heavy snow begins to fall for the 2:30PM run to Lahaska after an early morning dusting.
Over the mountains and through the woods... #40 meets the challenge.
The calm before the storm.
Pulling with all her might, #40 brings her consist of Fall foliage admirers through the woods and up the grade, her tender light announcing her presence at the grade at Lower Mountain Road.