NH&I #40 in her new duds - shiny new sheet metal and polished appliances - seen here on September 6th, 2010 on her September weekend debut for 2010. She'll be running every weekend in October and... (more)
What's old is new again - New Hope and Ivyland #40 looks great in new sheet metal (banding to be applied shortly) while the former Reading Station (built in 1891) stands in pristine condition (alb... (more)
A burst of color on the New Hope and Ivyland - GP30 #2198 takes the reins today while some work is performed on 2-8-0 #40.
New Hope and Ivyland #40 is back in action after a long hiatus which saw her get some needed attention and all new jacketing. The crew was not happy with the paint on the tender so it will be rep... (more)
The Fireman walks along side #40 as she backs her way through the switch
#40 out and about after 8 months of overhaul with the newly refurbished open air car 1525 coming up the rear. Note the name of the railroad lacking on the tender and the wrapped pipes on the engin... (more)
What ever happened to that 10-Wheeler that use to run at New Hope? Here she is, former CN #1533, sitting in back of the shop on panel track. Replaced long ago by 2-8-0 #40 yet hopeful to ... (more)
Bare Naked Lady - NHIR #40 sits on a stub end spur behind the shops as the crew prepares her for some lagging, an all new custom rolled jacketing and paint. She'll be looking good for the... (more)
The NH&I's annual Easter Bunny Express is usually diesel-powered, and this year is no exception. Ex-PRR relic #2198 is the motive power for the days' runs, as it leads the train over the Aquetong ... (more)
Steam, snow, and steel
The crew takes a few minutes to chat between runs at the New Hope depot
Born just down the Delaware River in Philly some 85 years ago, #40 still brings home the bacon on a daily basis.
The engineer keeps a watchful eye on the approaching crossing and station as he brings the noon excursion back into New Hope
NHIR #40 crosses the third of five bridges on the line to Lahaska.
Twin beams of light help guide #7087, crew and passengers towards the town of New Hope one Winter evening.
