For the first time in 69 years, Nevada Northern 81 is under steam, pulling a freight train. As we were turning 93 on the wye, I asked my engineer to stop next to 81 to snap a quick picture of the ... (more)
Another Nevada Northern night shoot in the bag. This weekend starred NNRY 81 and her work crew with NNRY 93 steamed up and playing a supporting role. Locomotive 81 is nearing completion of an exte... (more)
She's alive. Nevada Northern 81 is all steamed up for the send off of number 40. When I visited the Nevada Northern for the first time in the summer of 2006, I never dreamed. That this little engi... (more)
After a successful first fireup, Nevada Northern 81 has just had her ashpan emptied for the first time in over half a century. The humble GE 25 tonner is a fantastic shop switcher, but did have tr... (more)
Not the most photogenic lighting situation. But a truly historic moment. As part of the sendoff celebration for number 40. All three Nevada Northern steam locomotives 81, 40, 93, are all under ste... (more)
Ely's Engine House Queen. Parked in the far back of the East Ely Engine House, sits the one piece of Nevada Northern's historic equipment that has not moved an inch since I started visiting... (more)
Midday "God-beams" lift the curtain of darkness on the seldom-seen back half of the Nevada Northern Engine House, revealing some of the museum pieces that "need a little work". Closest on ... (more)
Passing the torch. One of the stark realities of steam railroad operations is that most of the men who serviced and ran the locomotives in actual service are gone now. Even the first coupl... (more)
Yet more details....the Nevada Northern simply overwhelms the senses. Deep in the heart of the engine house this ancient coal stove burns brightly providing a modicum of warmth on a frigid night.... (more)
Nevada Northern's Engine House Queen. Most steam enthusiasts are familiar with NN's two operating steamers, but tucked away in the back of the engine house, there is yet a third engine tha... (more)
Nevada Northern 2-8-0 No. 81 slumbers inside the East Ely shop alonside the NN's steam crane and rotary snow plow. The Consolidation is next in line for restoration.
Waiting to be restored in the East Ely engine house.
