Before the crowds... The grounds at SRI were virtually empty the day before TrainFestival 2009 began as only steam crews milled about, taking care of the visiting engines, including (l-r) S... (more)
With US, Michigan and Tennessee flags flying, bell swinging and whistle blowing, the smallest standard gauge Pacific ever built, Little River 4-6-2 110, makes quite a sight as she begins her trip ... (more)
Fans of all ages came out to greet the visiting engines during TrainFestival 2009, as seen here during NKP 765's southbound arrival in Ithaca for three runbys. Thankfully, rains that morning provi... (more)
After returning from the final all-day excursion and dumping her ashes, Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 765 eases onto the turntable so some of the other engines could be put away. Her own duties done for... (more)
Nearing the end of the first of four all-day excursions to Alma and return, Southern Pacific 4-8-4 4449 cruises past a farm on the outskirts of Owosso.