Passengers await to board their train to Baltimore on the Northern Central Railroad at New Freedom, PA but first are detained by a Union soldier while a crew member keeping time looks on. Part of ... (more)

Disregard the modern street signs and the out of place Wrigley's ad and you can venture back to the American Civil War as a night passenger run rolls into Glen Rock, PA to pick up a few passengers... (more)

NCRR 17 was raided today during the 11:00 Run

Running through the Southeastern Pennsylvania woods, the York makes good time approaching Main Street in the town of Railroad.

With a return trip from Glen Rock, Northern Central #17, "York", passes the Railroad Muncipal Park.

Reflections OF a By Gone ERA

Civl War reenactors are seen aboard Steam Into History's train to Hanover Junction PA. Having worn costumes myself, I understand how wearing clothing different from your everyday ones does affect ... (more)

Back in the 1860's, artificial light was limited to single flame devices like candles and lanterns. Consequently, everyone was used to moving around in the dark, much more than what we are used to... (more)

This view of No. 17, the York, is from inside the Hanover Junction Pennsylvania station. There is the very real possibility Abraham Lincoln looked out at this window at pretty much the same scene.... (more)

This view of No. 17, the York, is from inside the Hanover Junction Pennsylvania station. There is the very real possibility Abraham Lincoln looked out at this window at pretty much the same scene.

Steam Into History's No. 17, AKA the "York", sees its engineer doing the time honored "oiling around" of the locomotive while stopped at Hanover Junction Pennsylvania. This on... (more)

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)

Northern Central No. 17, the York, rounds the big curve as it approaches the appropriately-named town of Railroad, Pa., as it heads south from Hanover Junction to New Freedom. This was a photo run... (more)

General Grant has a discussion with the engine crew before leaving town. This train was filled with Union soldiers.

Northern Central #17 Briefly sits at the Pennsylvania Railroad "New Freedom" Station.