New Hope & Ivyland 40 leads her train through a winter wonderland thanks to an overnight ice storm which has coated the trees and ground in a white glaze.
New Hope's steam train makes it's way into the heart of the North Pole where guests are greeted by Mr and Mrs Claus. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
After getting her fill of water, NHIR #40 throttles up to pull the last train to Lahaska, aka: the North Pole.
All aboard! Last train of the night to the North Pole... Season's Greetings from the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad!
Dashing through the snow...
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the steam is so delightful - let it steam, let it steam, let it steam. A new perspective at Hood.
#40 moving through the yard to hook up to the nights santa excursion.
The only good thing about having clouds during a photo charter is, if you get sun at some point, you can get great storm light shots, like this photo of New Hope & Ivyland's 40 on a mixed train du... (more)
I'm a glad a NIMBY doesn't live in this house! New Hope & Ivyland 2-8-0 40 brings the train down the slight grade into Lahaska station where she will run around the train to head back east. After ... (more)
New Hope and Ivyland's Polar Express struggles to keep her grip on the icy rails during wintry mix.
Before I used flood lights, I had just one strobe light to work with. This was my first successful night action photo.
Number 40 puts on a nice show as she approaches the Lower Mountain Road crossing, enroute to Lahaska.
#40 is seen here racing at track speed heading south.
#40 makes her way across the Rushland Trestle while creating a nice plume above her.