August 31, 1980 was a triumphant day for Southern Pacific steam fans when 2-6-0 #1744 made it's first test run with Santa Maria Valley 2-8-0 #100 at Charleston, Utah. The 1744 was built by Baldwin... (more)

Leased from the Reader Railroad in Arkansas, this wood-burning Mogul is used to power the “Orange Blossom Cannonball” excursion on FCEN rails between Tavares and Lake Jem, FL.

Leased from the Reader Railroad in Arkansas, this wood-burning Mogul is used to power the “Orange Blossom Cannonball” excursion on FCEN rails between Tavares and Lake Jem, FL.

The 11:30 trip (Train 101) scoots past the site of an old packing plant, soon to be redeveloped into an extension of Wooten park.

Christmas, Florida Style! After collecting more wood, TE&G # 2 pulls through the wye to back onto it's train in preparation for train 103.

Number two backs to it's train through the wye, as Julie catches the action with her camera. If in Florida the Cannonball is a must see.

The allure of a steam locomotive transcends all generations. Here # 2's safety valve pops while the crew prepares it for the day's trips.

Strasburg's steam powered revenue freight is about to enter the yard at Strasburg after the quick morning run to the NS interchange at Leaman Place Jct.

A young gal comes to a pause and waves at a Canadian National branch line freight. Part of a Lerro Productions charter.

The view from the cab of one of the very few wood burners left in the USA. You can see the mix of 100 year old technology vs new technology. Taken with permission.