The Glover Machine Works. When you visit the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History in Kennesaw, GA, the famous "General" is not the only locomotive you'll see. After the Civil... (more)

The General - Original or Replica? The General, as we see it today, bears only a passing resemblance to the locomotive that was the subject of the "Great Locomotive Chase" in 1862. For o... (more)

The Western & Atlantic "General". Arguably the most famous steam locomotive of all time is this 1855, 4-4-0, "American" Locomotive, built by Rogers, Ketchum & Grosvenor ... (more)

Looking for coal. On a very chilly December morning, WW&F Locomotive #9 climbs the hill to the upper yard in Sheepscot en route to the coal bunker for some fuel, because she's got virtually... (more)

Twilight in Sheepscot. Having tied on to the string of coaches, #9's Engineman James Patten has a quick conference with Conductor Jonathan St. Mary, prior to moving back to the north switch... (more)

Gotta love steam in the snow. With the cylinder cocks wide open, WW&F Engineman James Patten takes Locomotive #9 south on the main line toward the Sheepscot Station Platform, where he'll ti... (more)

What color is #9's Boiler Jacket? After lining the north switch for the main, WW&F #9's Conductor scrambles aboard as Engineman James Patten takes her forward toward the Sheepscot platform ... (more)

Not taking water this time. With the day's trips completed, WW&F Locomotive #9 won't be taking water as she pauses at the replica Head Tide Tank. Rather, she's just completed running arou... (more)

Switching for the run-around. The sun has set and the lanterns have come out as our Conductor throws the south switch near end-of-track, in preparation #9's run-around to the north end of t... (more)

Starting the put-away. With the arrival of the last Christmas Train from Alna Center, the WW&F crew begins the switching moves that will get the coaches safely stowed in the car barn, and t... (more)

Charging through the woods of Maine. Here's #9, just about 5 minutes north of Sheepscot as she charges southbound on a return trip from Alna Center. On this particular day, the 9 hauled ... (more)

Gliding past Sutter's. WW&F Locomotive #9 drifts toward Sutter's Crossing, with three coaches in tow, on the southbound run from Alna Center, during the WW&F Museum's Victorian Christmas Ev... (more)

Merry Christmas from Maine! WW&F Locomotive #9 negotiates the 3-way stub switch at the north end of the Sheepscot Yard, as she prepares to tie on to her train and begin the museum's annual ... (more)

To the house... Having filled their water and oil tanks, the crew of Georgetown Loop Locomotive #111 backs their engine toward the two-stall engine house in the Silver Plume Yard. Shortly,... (more)

Changing of the guard. Patrons awaiting the Georgetown Loop's evening dinner train watch with interest as Steam Locomotive #111 heads for the fueling station, as it comes out of service, fo... (more)