NCRR 17 was raided today during the 11:00 Run

Back in the 1860's, artificial light was limited to single flame devices like candles and lanterns. Consequently, everyone was used to moving around in the dark, much more than what we are used to... (more)

This view of No. 17, the York, is from inside the Hanover Junction Pennsylvania station. There is the very real possibility Abraham Lincoln looked out at this window at pretty much the same scene.... (more)

This view of No. 17, the York, is from inside the Hanover Junction Pennsylvania station. There is the very real possibility Abraham Lincoln looked out at this window at pretty much the same scene.

Steam Into History's No. 17, AKA the "York", sees its engineer doing the time honored "oiling around" of the locomotive while stopped at Hanover Junction Pennsylvania. This on... (more)

Number 17 during a night photo session put on by Steve Berry

General Grant has a discussion with the engine crew before leaving town. This train was filled with Union soldiers.

In a recreation of the joining of two railroads on a much different time of year Steam in To History York 17 and the Labiathan 63 recreate the driving of the golden spike