2248 just arrived at the depot and the steam crew is busy readying the steamer for its afternoon stockyard trip. Here, a crew member is oiling some parts.

GVRR's ex-SP 4-6-0 leads the afternoon stockyard train past an old grain elevator in Downtown Grapevine on its way to Fort Worth.

Former FWWR 2248 readies for a an early Christmas run to Fort Worth and back.

Planes, Trains, and... Bicycles: A bicyclist paces alongside Grapevine Vintage Railroad's 118 year old ten-wheeler as they pick up speed outside of town. High above the two contrasting form... (more)

After about 50 years on ATSF, a dignified retirement to sunny Texas, a new outfit and light part time work. Not a bad gig.

After successfully powering another Friday Night Steam Train, the crew of the Grapevine Vintage Railroad puts down the ten-wheeler known as "Puffy" for the weekend. The 1896 Cooke locomotive was r... (more)

I wonder how many of today's rail fanners have seen a real semaphore?

The small Texas town of Grapevine utilizes a GP7 (2199) and a number of old passenger cars for their Grapevine Tours during the summer months.

Grapevine Vintage RR steam train rides into the sunset on the former Cotton Belt line near DFW Airport.

Looks like Grapevine Vintage RR was testing the steam engine running forward and reverse on a few runs on the former Cotton Belt line near DFW Airport.

The Grapevine Vintage Railroad's Steam Locomotive No. 2248, affectionately known as Puffy, is a product of the Cooke Locomotive Works of Paterson, NJ. Built in 1896, #2248 was called a "heavy moun... (more)

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