The FJ&G's first locomotive, "The Pioneer," later named the "David A. Wells" and eventually numbered as the road's first No. 1, pulls one boxcar and a baggage car (probably carrying mail) through ... (more)

Central Pacific 63, the Leviathan, is lit up during a night photo session at the 2009 Monticello Railroad Days. The event marked the second outing for the 63 since it was built. The engine rarely ... (more)

The human element in railroading was never more prominent than during the era of steam power. By their nature, steam engines not only required a high level of skill and physical labor to ... (more)

Time to saddle up. The fire has been cleaned and a fresh layer of coal now glows cherry red in the firebox. The boiler pressure reads 185 psi and all of the grease fittings and oil cups ha... (more)

#98 crosses a bridge on its way home

98 approaches Mount Cuba Station and Prepares to stop before proceeding to Hockessin. A Lerro Productions Photo Charter.

NG6 #106 and 97 pass the Sandstone Estate's trek oxen

The last standard gauge 4-4-0 that still operates with any regularity is the former Mississippi Central #98, now owned by the Wilmington & Western Railroad. She is seen here, crossing the ... (more)

Rail photography in the early 1900s was a little more involved than the hobby enjoyed by thousands today. There were no high speed, 10 fps, digital SLRs with ultra-high ISO capability and... (more)

Dashing through the snow. The Wilmington & Western Railroad's 1909-vintage 4-4-0 leads a Lerro Productions Charter across the snow-covered Bridge 10A and into the line's Mt. Cuba Picnic Gro... (more)

Stop, look and listen! Motorist break for a late afternoon appearance of Wilmington and Western's #98 as it races past the grade crossing of Newport Gap Pike en route to Greenbank Station.... (more)

WWRR 98, combine and coach cross the Red Clay Creek at Wooddale. A Lerro Productions charter.

W&W 98 blasting through the rock cut on a cold winters day. Lerro Productions trip on the W&W. The trip featured snow, steam, scenery , cold and a great time with a little excitement thrown in for... (more)

Its January, 1921 and the B&O Station Master has stepped outside into the firgid night air to flag down the B&O local for the few hardy passengers that will ride this train to the end of the branc... (more)