Engineer Danny Seldomridge keeps an eye on the tracks ahead and a hand on the breaks as we coast down grade just past the first switchback.

Fireman Chris Lambert works hard to maintain boiler pressure on the steep grade to Bald Knob.

Fireman Chris Lambert rakes the coals in the firebox of Big Six on the way back to the Depot

Almost Heaven Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #6 is dwarfed by the colorful mountains of West Virginia from this stunning view atop of Bald Knob. A motorcar ride and a half-mile walk up hill gav... (more)

The cloud of smoke begins to clear as Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #5 and 6 take on water at Oats Runs watering hole.

Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #5 and 6 doublehead with a 9 car sold out passenger train on one of the flatter sections of track before arriving at Bald Knob.

Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #6 and Shay #5 doublehead around Gum Curve during the trip to Bald Knob. The beautiful Fall foliage brought thousands into Cass for the weekend.

Veteran engineer Artie Barkley at the throttle of Shay #2 as helper, begins to shove from behind to assist Danny Seldomridge and Heisler #6 in their long ascent to Bald knob.