Union troops give Northern Central No. 17, the York, a wave as it passes the mill at Glen Rock, Pa. This scene was part of Steam Into History's railfan day. Lighting by the photographer and Michae... (more)

"HOWDY DO"
The crew of York 17 return the greeting of Union Solders as it passes thru Glen Rock, PA on this night charter specifically run as part of Steam Into History's Rai... (more)

Northern Central's 4-4-0 #17 brings a three car train south on a return trip to New Freedom, PA.

Northern Central Railway's 4-4-0 "The York", built in '13 prepares for departure from the town of Glen Rock, PA. To the right, behind the engine is Railroad: Northern Central Railway
Locomotive: Steam 4-4-0
Location: Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, USA
Locomotive #: NCRY 17
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: May 24, 2015

The uniform was a little different back then. A Northern Central Railway engine crew takes a brief moment to relax as they await orders from a station agent, to continue their journey south... (more)

Northern Central Railroad #17 "York" crosses a bridge in spring.

This was a fortunate accident. While testing my strobes on Steam Into History's brand new 1860s 4-4-0, York, my front strobe didn't fire. The result left a neatly side lit scene with an interestin... (more)

The Illusion of Speed

During the quick stop at the Glen Rock Mill Inn, I took advantage of some unique angles of the "William H Simpson" York 17. Lighting provided by Sean Hoyden Railroad: Northern Central Railway
Locomotive: Steam 4-4-0
Location: Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, USA
Locomotive #: York 17
Train ID: Steam Into History
Photo Date: November, 2013

Well just what did you expect to see in the woods along the former right of way of the Northern Central Railroad in Pennsylvania? OK, I admit, it does look out of place as it is in fact a visitin... (more)

The Northern Central Railroad York 17 stops at the Glen Rock Mill Inn for an evening excursion. The line built in the 1830's-1850's connected Baltimore, MD with York, Harrisburg and Sunbury, PA. I... (more)

Visiting American type locomotive 'Leviathan' pulls a northbound train past the Glen Rock Mill Inn on the Northern Central Railway on it's way from New Freedom to Hanover Jct. Pa. The mill was bui... (more)

A Steam Into History fall foliage excursion rolls through the woods between Glen Rock and Hanover Junction, PA. The consist of this train includes two recent additions to the fleet, a combine and... (more)