Fireman George Barreto rakes forward a heal on the fire during hostling operations on a very hot 4th of July afternoon. The crew will soon take a sold out train to the end of the line for firework... (more)
Fireworks light off behind 0-6-0 #58 as hundreds of spectators look on.
Fireman George Baretto poses with a battered shovel after a qualifying run to Hockessin for the fireworks.
WWRR #58 pauses briefly outside of #3 track stall for a photo session. The steam is created by blowing down the boiler, lighting provided by 4 portable rigs, courtesy of Dan Drennen.
W&W 58 Rests as the Town of Hockessing, Delaware Puts on its Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display
W&W 58 brings an Autumn Leaf train filled with passengers past NVF (National Vulcanized Fibers) in Yorklyn, DE. The plant, set for preservation, was burnt by arsons earlier this year. It's future ... (more)
W&W 58 brings an Autumn Leaf train filled with passengers across the "S Trestle" just outside Yorklyn mills. This also marks the beginning of Hockessin Hill, a 1.4%, 2.5 mile grade to th... (more)
Trouble on the hill, as W&W 58 pauses for a downed tree. The train was helper unassisted, with a large number of riders and a 1.4% grade to deal with once the train begins moving once more.
The Hockessin Flyer steams up for the charge northbound.
The Hockessin Flyer's caboose awaits its next assignment.
The Hockessin Flyer loads up as thunderstorms build.
Halloween was a good day to chase the W&W, a treasure often lost amongst the other incredible heritage operations nearby.
With the Fall colors hanging on well into November in Northern Delaware, Baldwin 0-6-0 'Veterans Locomotive' #58 hauls the Mt Cuba Meteor towards Yorklyn while sporting the flags of the United Sta... (more)
The Autumn Leaf excursion is about to crest the summit of Hockessin Hill among Fall colors as 0-6-0 #58 hauls the train to Hockessin.
The Autumn Leaf excursion is running along side Creek Road among Fall colors as 0-6-0 #58 hauls the train to Hockessin.
