Strasburg's Chris Zahrt prepares 2-6-0 #89 for its service pulling the "half-hour" passenger train at while in the background 4-8-0 #475 moves down to the station area for its first passenger trip... (more)

Strasburg 2-6-0 89 hustles westward through the Pennsylvania Dutch country with only caboose 12 in tow after dropping two covered hoppers at the Amtrak interchange at Leaman Place.

Steam meeting steam. The number of places in the US where this happens with any regularity are dwindlng slowly. I can think of just four....Osier, Silverton, Cass and this place...Groff's ... (more)

Heading back to Strasburg after leaving Paradise

I was quite taken with Strasburg's former CN 'Mogul' during my visit to the railroad. She's a sharp-looking little engine with a nice loud exhaust. Here she leads the last passenger run of the day... (more)

Up to her running boards in snow, the 89 makes a quick solo run to clear some flange ways. Strasburg's yard and shops can be seen to the left.

Cleaning the flues Former Canadian National Mogul #89 charges up the grade between East Strasburg Yard and Paradise Lane with the Johnson Bar adjusted to blow out the flues and smokebox. ... (more)

Man & Machine...it's all about love.

CN 89 works her way up the easy grade toward the stop at Groff's Grove.

Not one of Strasburg's powerhouses like 475 or 90, CN 89 is undeniably attractive with her simple lines. Being built in 1910, she is nearing her 100th birthday and still looking great. 89 has 63" ... (more)