Fireman Joe Dailey throws in a final scoop of coal in preparation for the morning departure.

Yet more details....the Nevada Northern simply overwhelms the senses. Deep in the heart of the engine house this ancient coal stove burns brightly providing a modicum of warmth on a frigid night.... (more)

The vintage cast iron D&RGW stamped coal stove glows brightly in the cold recesses of the East Ely engine house. 1909 Alco #93 simmers and glows while her one year younger Baldwin stablemate numb... (more)

Matthew Murray at the end of the day dropping its fire in the Oldest railway shed in the world.

The secret life of a switch lantern is reviled in this close up view of a Adlake kerosene fired switch lamp photographed at the East Ely freight yards on Feb. 10th, 2009. Steve Crise Photo, © Scr... (more)

A lonely lantern hangs on the door latch of Nevada Northern wooden freight car #1025.

Bagnall 0-6-2T Triumph is being oiled by it's driver, whilst the young lad who is tending to Melior warms his hand at the brazier. The operators of the Sittingbourne & Kemsley line are under notic... (more)

Introduced in 1949 these EMU’s were in service on the BR Eastern Region until the early 80’s upon withdrawal several units were towed to Great Bridge in the Black Country for scrapping at Cas... (more)

Wood is used to keep No. 4 hot overnight, resulting in some sparks from the firebox. This photo was taken around 2 AM.

This 1890s D&H Dining Car is the last of the 4 victims involved in the March 16th, 2008 arson fire that destroyed the engine house that housed this car, GP9 #39, 2-8-2 #58, and 2-8-0 #38. The goo... (more)

There are no easy days, except days off, but a few tricks are quieter than others and a few nights cooler than some.

Tending the fire at 2 AM on a cold October morning. This is how you really connect with history!

The fire box is still going strong after another trip, one more day of operation to go for this SOO steamer for the season.

When No.6 works hard, its fire will sometimes flash back for a split second (like all oil burners). Here the engine is in the corner, pulling a heavy load upgrade to the Snipe Run depot. This phot... (more)