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 fireman tends to the coal pile between runs at New Hope
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.
On a cold night, the local mixed train ambles down the branchline, the warm glow from the lone coach visible in the distance. In reality, New Hope & Ivyland 2-8-0 40 is posed just north of Lahaska... (more)
New Hope & Ivyland #40 stands out against the snow-covered fields of southeastern PA as it steams toward Lahaska with the 12:30 excursion.
#40 is high-tailing it through the most popular photo spot on the line with the 12:30 excursion.
Ready and waiting for the big Holiday crowd!
One last hill to climb...
The cold weather means lots of steam as the engineer looks over the running gear of #40 between afternoon excursions.