After a long day of pulling passengers through California, Southern Pacific Daylight 4-8-4 4449 rests on the turntable while the night hostler checks on a nearby unknown engine.

NKP 765 blows down after a long two days of pulling the all-day excursions to Alma and back as the sun sets on the last day of Train Fest 2009.

Fireworks light up the night sky in Owosso. Night photo session made possible by Steve Barry, Lerro Productions and the Mountain State Railroad and Logging Historical Association

PM 1225 is back in the stable after the excitement, craziness and drama that was Train Festival 2009 in Owosso, MI.

This was the scene that greeted every engine that left the SRI grounds with an excursion (SP 4449, NKP 765, LRR 110) during TrainFestival 2009. Every day, every crossing, from 4-lane highways to d... (more)

There's a new engine in the neighborhood: NKP #765 makes her presence known in Owosso, MI.

A few last minute adjustments before showtime.

CP Leviathan takes center stage during the Saturday night photo shoot.

CP Leviathan basks in reflected light as rail photographers crowd the turntable to take head on shots of NKP 765.

Under steam and on the turntable during the Saturday night photo shoot.

Portrait of an iron horse.

Flagg Coal 75 pulls up to the turntable at Owosso for a demostration.

Viscose Company 6 sits on display in Owosso.

NKP 765 cuts across a field north of Owosso on its way back into town with the all-day excursion.

Daylight derailed. Two crew members get in position to keep an eye on 4449's lead axle, which picked a switch and derailed as she was on her way to Saturday's night photo session. Wi... (more)