Two Firsts, for the first time since 1949, steam runs on the ex New York Central Catskill Branch. Now known as the Catskill Mountain Railroad. Also for the first time since hurricane Irene in 2011... (more)
Steam in the Catskills! For the first time since 1949 steam has returned to the ex New York Central Branch, now known as the Catskills Mountain Railroad. Seen here at the Mt. Tremper depot.
Steam in the Catskills! For the first time since 1949 steam has returned to the ex New York Central Branch, now known as the Catskills Mountain Railroad.
I realized I've seen this engine for five years in a row: Train Festival 2009, Cuyahoga Valley (2010), Train Festival 2011, Oil Creek & Titusville (2012), and now here in 2013. This little tank ... (more)
After putting her coaches away after a long day of excursions, Viscose Company 0-4-0 6 eases past the Arcade & Attica enginehouse, where A&A 2-8-0 18 already simmers quietly and A&A 4-6-0 14 sits ... (more)
New York's only two operating steam locomotives team up as they depart the runaround point and the NS interchange on the western edge of Arcade. American Viscose Compny 0-4-0 6 visited the Arcade ... (more)
Doubleheader! American Viscose Company 0-4-0 6, visiting from nearby Dunkirk, NY, teamed up with Arcade & Attica 2-8-0 18 on a photographer's special. The special has just passed through do... (more)
Viscose #6 works up a slight grade during the steam weekend on the Ashtabula, Carson & Jefferson Railroad. Note, a couple of passengers capturing the photo line.
Viscose #6 has the honor of supplying power for the steam weekend on the Ashtabula, Carson & Jefferson Railroad. She is seen here crossing Mill Creek and Griggs Run. According to the infomation I ... (more)
Viscose #6 has the honor of supplying power for the steam weekend on the Ashtabula, Carson & Jefferson Railroad. She is seen here in a pan shot on the main stretching her legs at a blazing 10mph.
Viscose Company No.6 puts on a good show while trotting along the Lorain & West Virginia Railway, most residents in town might recognize the whistle; it’s a five chime off of a New York Central ... (more)
Watering a locomotive now a-days is probably easier than it was in steam days. Just go to the nearest town find a fire hydrant and pump away!
