Minutes out of the compact and busy tourist town of New Hope, the excursion train finds peace and beauty in the still changing leaves of autumn.

Opening Up. Leaving the attractive town center in its wake, #40's engineer opens his throttle and cylinder cocks with a trainload of tourists for a 45-minute ride through the rollin... (more)

The New Hope and Ivyland are ready for autumn on this fine morning with their harvest cart outside the station.

Waiting patiently... NHRR #1533, formerly more)

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.

Safely over the Perils of Pauline Trestle, #40 continues her trek to Lahaska.

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)

Blowing off steam and topping off

All aboard - the New Hope and Ivyland makes several steam powered trips through scenic Bucks County, PA, a ride guaranteed to impress with both sights and sounds!

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)

Former Nacionales de Mexico (N. de M.) 4-8-4 Niagara is once again on the back track waiting out restoration priorities at the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad. Currently the railroad is in the mids... (more)

The cab of 4-8-4 NdeM #3028 sits on a pile of wood awaiting restoration and mating to the boiler. All in good time, as a few coaches, some freight cars and currently Railroad: New Hope & Ivyland
Locomotive: Steam 4-8-4
Location: New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA
Locomotive #: NHIR 3028
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: May 01, 2010

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)