Unknown era of an American soldier awaiting to board Great Western #90 in Strasburg, PA.

Two gals in for a make over - N&W #475 is in for mechanical work and inspection while GW #90 gets a "new" retro look compliments of Lerro Productions.

For the first time since it was delivered to Strasburg, ex-GW 2-10-0 #90 blasts through the Lancaster County countryside in its original Great Western paint scheme thanks to Pete Lerro.

Heavy-hauler #4311 moves down the service lead as switches are lined in advance. PRR Class I1sa.

Here's another view of I1sa #1292 waiting to make a move in the yard at Renovo, eyeballing the photographer in the process.

Engine #4587 makes a reverse move in the yard. The rough-riding 2-10-0's were not favorites of Pennsy crews but part of their longevity was due to their ability to haul heavy loads. This one has... (more)

On a very hazy summer day in August 1956 the air in the Susquehanna Valley hung heavy as Pennsy steam engines worked right alongside the exotic 1st generation diesels at the company town of Renovo... (more)

A pair of Pennsy teapots wait to work, still under steam late in the diesel transition era, by the turntable at Williamsport. On the left: PRR class I1sa. with a long distance tender. The engine... (more)

The IG 3-Seenbahn announced the steamtrains as a "dream of snow and steam"...... but the snow is missing! The 58 311, operated by the UEF (Ulmer trainfans), on the way from Titisee to Seebrugg in ... (more)

The IG 3-Seenbahn announced the steamtrains as a "dream of snow and steam"...... but the snow is missing! The 58 311, operated by the UEF (Ulmer trainfans), on the way from Titisee to Seebrugg in ... (more)

Steam under catenary? Must be the Strasburg Rail Road! Great Western #90, Strasburg's largest steamer is on duty today picking up some freight left by Norfolk Southern at Leaman Place Junction a... (more)

Two 2-10-0 locomotives are shown at Adana. The lead engine was built in Germany and acquired from France in 1955.

Electric, diesel and steam power are all lined up nicely in the late afternoon at Saarbrucken. A day off from my C-130 squadron at Rhein Main air base near Frankfurt allowed for a nice day of rail... (more)

A Deutsche Bundesbahn 2-10-0 pulls an eastbound freight and is about to pass 2-10-0 050 500 which has brought a local passenger train from Saarbrucken.

Top of the morning to you from way up high in the silo. Great Western #90 makes an early morning caboose hop en route to pickup a load of cars left at Leaman Place the day before.