"Going Deep!": In full windup, Engineman Fred Mattison is about to launch a scoop of coal towards the front of the firebox on SRC #89. Since her firebox sits between the rear drivers, #8... (more)

A normally nocturnal NYS&W SU-100 was pushed back 12 hours due to signal cutovers on NJ Transit, and highballs east past Middletown, NY, passing the Red Onion Siding east of the passenger station.

Four railcars of this type were built by Billard in 1939. Only one is preserved and in operation by association Les Voies Ferrés du Velay.

Big Boy under steam and under the stars

Big Boy under steam and under the stars

"Keeping them looking pretty!": Engineer Fred Mattison wipes down the rods of SRC #89 to help polish off any last minute grime and dirt so that the onlookers at the East Strasburg station can take... (more)

The engine crew of Southern 4501 for the first trip of 2019. From left to right: Frank Welsh: Fireman; Brian Hunt: Engineer; Travis Gordon: Hostler & Fireman.

Engineer Fred Mattison with a keen eye looks over his 1910 Canadian Locomotive Works product.

Engineer Fred Mattison and Student Fireman/Hostler Gabe Bocchino go over some small items prior to a day of steam railroading with SRC #89.

Engineer Fred Mattison is about to climb onto his steed during dawn of an early spring morning outside of Strasburg, Pennsylvania.

In the cab of Re 4/4 I # 10034 of association "TEE-Classics" (privately owned) at Andelfingen. Slightly inclined control desk for standing or seated operation. The former SBB express train locomot... (more)

"A new day": Fred Mattison climbs aboard SRC #89 at the start of another day on the Road to Paradise.

A Belt Railway of Chicago local passes by a set of NS power in Clearing Yard. One of the BRC's MP15's is the power for today's train as it heads towards Hayford Junction.