The last of its kind, ICRR 790, 1903 built American Locomotive Works Consolidation sits on static display inside the Steamtown National Histric site in Scranton, PA. The 2-8-0 configuration engine... (more)
Opening ceremonies at steamtown railfest 2015.
Illinois central 790, didn't have much company for this years Railfest, due to the turntable being out of service for repairs.
Some of the equipment on display during Steamtown's Railfest included 1903 built IC 2-8-0 790 and North Shore Railroad's caboose and SW1500 in the background.
The cab of cosmetically restored Illinois Central 2-8-0.
This is a little teaser. You can't see it, but ICRR 790, one of 12 IC steam locomotives extant, has been fully repainted. The Steamtown employee who told me he had done the job had a big grin on h... (more)
