Out for a Walk. On a frigid morning, the 1309 runs by while this dog watches on, uncertain about what he sees. The man kindly offered to get out of the photo, but I asked him to stay in it... (more)

Cold, Cold, Runby. During on a Lerro Photo Charter, the 1309 does a runby in some very, very cold weather.

Overshadowed. The signalman looks upon the behemoth 1309.

Ready to Depart. During the Lerro Charter night shoot, the 1309 stands ready to go as two crewmen stand by ready for the departure.

Rise and Shine. Early on the first morning of a Lerro Charter, the 1309 steams its way into the photo section along the Great Allegheny Passage.

#1309 spent several weeks in 2023 dressed in C&O, making quite a scene all across the WMSR.

Birds fly into the blue hour as 1309 sets up at the depot.

Steam Throwback. Wearing its original C&O garb, the 1309 runs the famous curve on a cold February morning.

#1309 is wearing C&O lettering for several Lerro Photography charters, seen on the lunch break at the top of the line.

#1309 is at the depot for one of Pete Lerro's fantastic night sessions.

A Lerro Charter is the way to go to see unique scenes. Here, #1309 was temporarily the most famous "C&O" locomotive out there, dressed for these photo charters. A particularly brillian... (more)

Stunning morning on a Lerro Photo Charter with the C&O 1309 making quite a ruckus in the narrows.

At the Depot. The nicely restored Mallet locomotive takes a break at the Frostburg Depot on a Lerro charter.

Midnight Trains in Empty Stations. The title is taken from the song, "These Foolish Things." The 1309 poses during a Lerro night photography session.

Cold Steam. Near the end of a very frigid day on a Lerro outing, the 1309 does a runby on the famous Helmstetter's Curve.