New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 blasts into the fading golden light as it rounds a bend near Lahaska.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 backs down the grade at Aquetong with the 2 PM Train on the return trip back to New Hope.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 idles in New Hope prior to the 10 AM run to Buckingham Valley. Numerous passengers catch a glimpse of number 40 as they prepare to board the train.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 approaches its consist at Lahaska as it prepares to shove its train from the rear to Buckingham Valley.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 blasts through a series of cuts on the last run of the day through Aquetong.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 rests in a cloud of steam before departing with the first train of the day. The dreary day made for some dramatic steam, something unseasonal for steam locomotives i... (more)

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 charges up the steep grade on a long straight between Reeder and Aquetong.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 approaches Aquetong Crossing pulling the last train of the day. The thick clouds cast an early spell of darkness on a late May afternoon.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 rounds the bend at Aquetong as it fights the steep grade in the woods.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 rolls over the West Mechanic Street Bridge. The summer foliage really brings the scene to life.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 works hard up the steep grade in the woods near Aquetong Road. The unseasonably cold temperatures and damp weather allowed for a large and plentiful plume of smoke, ... (more)

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 works up the grade in the woods between Aquetong Road and Lower Mountain Road. The afternoon sun allows for great color in the wintry woods.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 works up the grade as the woods begin to open as it nears Aquetong Road.

A small opening allows for the sun to reach New Hope & Ivyland Railroad GP30 #2198 as it crosses Aquetong Road at golden hour.

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 rests in New Hope before departing with the first train on the day after Christmas.