Number 12 crosses the trestle and comes to your living room. http://www.jasonbcagle.com

The dog days of summer are definitely over as fall creeps in to Appalachia. Former WPY 190 returns to her markings in Alaska for Railfan Weekend at Tweetsie. http://www.jasonbcagle.com

The cylinder cocks spew water and steam as the crew brings #12 out for her railfan weekend activities. http://www.jasonbcagle.com

All of the time spent maintaining their engines is evident by fireman Scott's reflection in the air tank as he oils down the running gear between trips. http://www.jasonbcagle.com

Number 12 leads Sunday's Railfan Weekend Double Header. http://www.jasonbcagle.com

Over 50 feet of rocks and dirt were removed to make the cut. http://www.jasonbcagle.com

The top of the 5 1/2 percent grade is a tight fit. http://www.jasonbcagle.com

It's a crew conference on the rear of one of the oldest coaches in the country. Former EBT #5 http://www.jasonbcagle.com

#12 is all decked out for the 4th of July and the 50th anniversary of Tweetsie. http://www.jasonbcagle.com

A double header heads out during Tweetsie's Railfan weekend 2006 http://www.jasonbcagle.com

This father and daughter check out #12. This scene has repeated for 50 years, as July 4, 2007 marked the 50th anniversary of park operations. http://www.jasonbcagle.com

Number 12 holds in the late day sun before departing with another load of passengers. http://www.jasonbcagle.com

Engineer Tim Smith and the fireman and conductor chit chat while waiting for the next trip. http://www.jasonbcagle.com

Built 1917; 45 inch drivers; 16x22 inch cylinders; 19,100 lbs. of tractive effort.