The Wilmington & Western Railroad is an extremely interesting line, which follows the Red Clay Creek north from Greenbank to Hockessin, Delaware. It features no fewer than nine bridges over its ... (more)

Although the Wilmington & Western Railroad's excursions typically arrive and depart from Greenbank Station, the equipment is stored and maintained at the Marshallton Shops, about a mile south of t... (more)

The most powerful steam locomotive on the Wilmington & Western Railroad isn't the one you typically see in the publicity shots for this line. While the 98 may grab most of the attention, this bee... (more)

The next American to make an appearance on US currency? CLICK HERE for... (more)

On through the night... At one time this railroad had hopes of running from Wilmington, DE all the way to Pittsburgh, PA. It was later purchased by the B&O in an attempt to compete with t... (more)

American Class #98 is almost 100 years old in this scene.

WWRR 58 and the 7PM Valentine's Day Dinner Train pulls into the Greenbank Station in a light drizzle as passengers anxiously wait to board.

Half a decade after its destruction, a familiar photo prop has returned to the Wilmington & Western. Washed away by floodwaters caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Henri in September 2003, th... (more)

On two fingers I can count the Americans I have seen run. While the beauty of a Civil War era example can't be beat, even the late versions like 98 have an incredible balance. 98 was lovely to see... (more)

Red Clay Creek reflection. The still waters and ice of the Red Clay Creek reflect an approaching American classic, Wilmington & Western 4-4-0 98, during a photo charter organized by Carl Fr... (more)

It's 1929 and passengers have just finished boarding for the trip North to a special late night event at the resort in Brandywine Srings. The line by now is owned by the Baltimore & Philadelphia ... (more)

"The Midnight Special" Passengers en route to Pittsburgh, PA ride the W&W seen here just north of Greenbank station, near Wilmington, DE. The train will eventually make it to Landenberg, ... (more)

A classic at speed. The quintessential early 20th century American locomotive, the 4-4-0, speeds across the countryside with a trainload of passengers. After two days of clouds during Carl ... (more)

Happy 4th of July! The W&W steam locomotives watch the short fireworks display at Hockessin after a short downpour and before a larger cell moved into the area.

Happy Independence Day. This American flag shows the effects of being displaying on a steam locomotive during the Wilmington & Western's Grand Reopening celebration in late June 2007.