Steam returns to the Cuyahoga Valley for the second year straight. The 1293 is seen here gliding by Indigo Lake with a hint of fall color already starting to appear on a very pleasant September ev... (more)

1293 kicks up some gravel and streaks by at track speed to its destination at Akron North Side Station in the final moments of daylight.

Fall colors begin to appear in northern Ohio as steam returns for the first time in 17 years to the Cuyahoga Valley, which none of the 86 people who asked "What's going on?" seemed to believe.

A couple of ladies come out to exchange waves with Engineer Tim Sposato and Fireman Tim Botti as OHCR 1293 makes its way through the village of Everett. Photo dedicated in memory of my wife's gra... (more)

The public steam special heads south toward Akron. She is seen here rolling through the open fields of the Cuyahoga Valley approching the small town of Jaite. Note, the hints of the fall colors st... (more)

There is a lot to take in here as the steam special crosses Cascade Park and is minutes from her destination of CVSR's Akron Northside Station.

The public steam special is just under way toward Akron. She is seen here passing by a field of wild flowers viewed from the hillside along Pleasant Valley Road.

Extra 1293 south past Peninsula station in early evening, the scene looking much like in the old B&O days. Engineer Sposato looks intent in this crowded, dangerous area.

Veteran Ohio Central steam engineer, restoration expert, and Chief Mechanical Officer Tim Sposato operates Ohio Central 1293, viewed from the fireman's seat.

Ohio Central 1293 Backhead shown while running south in Cuyahoga Valley

Cuyahoga Valley Extra 1293 private trip for the Akron Railroad Club departs Fitzwater yard for Independence. The trip was sold out with 347 passengers aboard.

The steam special arrives at her destination as Indigo Lake provides a nice reflection.

Go ahead you can say it… I’m a daisy picker. During Ohio Centrals 1293 visit to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic it is about to stop at Akron Northside station. Meanwhile it’s traversing the bridg... (more)

A rather imposing view...........

The 1293 takes a break while her passengers take a tour of Hale Farm and Village, a popular attraction in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.