Metro North Port Jervis-Hoboken service gives you the thrill of one of the highest, longest viaducts in the nation. It was also thrilling to photograph in such beautiful light that day.

The railroad is suffering the nation's economic downturn. It's equipment is stored while awaiting to be called back for service. Actually, at Steamtown I was able to recreate a shot of how the Mil... (more)

The Catskill Mountain Railway is an active group and I believe that soon this lonely Lackawanna MU will be doing what it was made to do. I will ride as soon as possible!

On two fingers I can count the Americans I have seen run. While the beauty of a Civil War era example can't be beat, even the late versions like 98 have an incredible balance. 98 was lovely to see... (more)

CNR 3254 engineer Aaron Stout is patiently waiting for the go ahead to the station platform in Scranton this below freezing day. The air was perfect for steam effects and the light was unbelievabl... (more)

Handsome SD50 5022 leading the Leigh Gorge Scenic Railway back to Jim Thorpe during a soaking downpour while passing the long abandoned Nesquehoning tower. The bridge the train is coming off was e... (more)

Handsome 2317, resplendent in fresh paint, gets ready for the day's work on a gorgeous October day.

A typical short line, the EBT goes to sleep at night.

On a perfect weather weekend, the East Broad Top activated the time machine during it's annual Fall Spectacular. Sadly only No. 15 was under pressure. The days of triple headers are gone. Steam's ... (more)

Here is the East Broad Top's last operating steam locomotive getting it's fire cleaned. I well remember when no less then three locomotives would be hot here. When 15's time runs out, there will b... (more)

It is safe to say there is no danger to anyone or thing here. The forlorn former DL&W MU trailer obviously has not gone anywhere for a long time. The Catskill Mt RR does have plans to move 2322 to... (more)

With inspiration from Mitch, ol' 97 is flying across the road. Actually about 30 MPH. The Valley sure runs a very quiet train. The whistle at the crossing is very low and unobtrusive. It would see... (more)

New York finally got some snow this year. It was great being in the middle of all this action; a train every 30 seconds!

Manhattan doesn't have grade crossings for dramatic bursting snowplow shots. We haven't had much snow this winter either. But we had some snow today! And whoever said MU'S are boring is just a bo... (more)

NH&I No. 40 pulling forward to pick up it's train.