The Garratt NG/G16 No.87 with its freight train is perfectly illuminated by the low November sun, while dark clouds loom over the surrounding mountains – a lighting situation we actually wished... (more)

This 2-10-2 steam locomotive, number 3920, was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. It had a total engine and tender weight of 702,100 lbs., and a tra... (more)

This 2-10-2 steam locomotive, number 913, was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Colorado & Southern Railway. It had a total engine and tender weight of 631,500 lbs., and a tractive for... (more)

Built over 100 years ago, this 2-10-2 steam locomotive, number 3876, was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. It had a total engine and tender weight ... (more)

This 2-10-2 steam locomotive, number 6206, was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Reading Company. It had a total engine and tender weight of 811,100 lbs., and a tractive force of 92,50... (more)

This 2-10-2 steam locomotive, number 6206, was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. It had a total engine and tender weight of 735,240 lbs., and a tractive forc... (more)

IAIS hosted a double header steam freight to the Quad Cities and then excursions to raise money for the Salvation Army, benefitting victims of floods in the region.

Basking in the sun at Bakersfield while waiting for its next assignment. Otto Conrad Perry photo, from my collection.

The last train of the day will soon reach Brocken train station to enable a visit to the highest mountain in northern Germany with a steam-powered narrow-gauge railway - only a few meters are stil... (more)

On this sunny Sunday 95 1027, built in 1923 as a T20 of the former Royal Prussian Railroad, ran the 2nd excursion train of the 2025 season. On the steepest grade of the Rübelandbahn, the train ha... (more)

99 222 is heading the 2nd passenger train to the Brocken on this beautiful winter day. The train has just passed the level crossing east of Schierke. The footprints in the snow beside the tack are... (more)

On a beautiful sunny winter's day, 95 1027 is heading the first excursion train of 2025 on the steep grades of the Rübelandbahn. Here the train can be seen on the steepest part of the track, shor... (more)

The first steam train of season 2025 is on its way. 95 1027, built in 1923, is leaving Blankenburg in the Harz mountains on the steep grades of the Rübelandbahn. In former times this railroad was... (more)

Union Pacific 2-10-2 5529 is seen at Victorville California in 1933. Otto Conrad Perry photo, from my collection.

The steam tank locomotive OKz32-2 hauling a special passenger train from Chabowka to Kasina Wielka.