In the early 1900s, Maine's 2-foot railroads were a vital link between rural communities. Mixed trains were commonplace as railways with limited resources attemped to satisfy customer demands fo... (more)

If you ever wondered what fall in New England might have looked like when steam ruled the rails, you need to visit the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum in October. This railroad... (more)

In the promos for the Nevada Northern Winter Photo Shoots, they tell you you're going to freeze your butt off...and that becomes reality as you stand around the East Ely Yard in the dark with the ... (more)

Western Maryland Shay #6 crosses the Tygart River in Elkins for the last time as she begins her long journey back to Cass. The tank car behind her is an auxiliary water car which was painted whi... (more)

The Western Maryland "Big Six" returns to Elkins Depot after an evening excursion to Kelley Mountain Tunnel. Every arrival during this event brought out the local townsfolk, many of whom had pro... (more)

With the sun so low in the sky that even the sagebrush are casting long shadows, Nevada Northern's Alco #109 tows her historic, 1870s era consist back to the train shed. In moments the Steptoe ... (more)

"Shay 6 we arent in Cass anymore!" Western Maryland Shay #6 travels towards Belington pulling dozens of excited railfans.

Former Western Maryland Shay #6 and Western Maryland BL2 #82 pose side by side during a MSR&LHA night photo session.

Will She Fit?? One of the many unknowns on the inaugural steam trip to Elkins was will Western Maryland Shay #6 fit through Kelley Mountain tunnel. Well minus her whistle and with less than... (more)

The engineers view from former Western Maryland BL2 #82 as we pull into the former Linan Mine site for a servicing stop.

Almost looking like a freight train from 60 years ago, Shay #6 and her excursion consist emerge from the woods and become visible for the first time to railfans gathered along Rt. 250 above Cheat ... (more)

It is not often that steam enthusiasts get to photograph these historic machines in truly remote wilderness settings. Having waited patiently on the shores of the Cheat River for over an hour, I... (more)

Homeward bound! The "Big Six" puts on a show for the cameras at Cheat Bridge Station under a misty gray sky. Following a brief water stop, she and her trainload of adventurous railfans would c... (more)

Here's a view of Western Maryland Shay #6 running in reverse as she pulls her excursion train from Belington, WV back to Elkins. The shot was taken from the deck of the Rt. 151 highway bridge. ... (more)

Former Western Maryland Railroad BL2 #82 poses in front of the Elkins Depot. This locomotive is now operated by the West Virginia Central Railroad on its New Tygart Flyer excursions.