Former Canadian National 2-6-0 89 marches upgrade through Cherry Crest Farm on its way to Strasburg.

Former Canadian National 2-6-0 89 has a couple of revenue freight cars dropped off by Norfolk Southern as it leads a mixed train towards Carpenters Crossing.

#89 leans into the start of Long's Curve outside of Paradise Pennsylvania as she races home on an early spring afternoon.

"Shades of Spring": SRC #89 shuffles by the freight cars stored in the Groff's Grove siding as patches of violet-colored wildflowers begin to pop up out of the ground signaling a change ... (more)

"Going Deep!": In full windup, Engineman Fred Mattison is about to launch a scoop of coal towards the front of the firebox on SRC #89. Since her firebox sits between the rear drivers, #8... (more)

"Keeping them looking pretty!": Engineer Fred Mattison wipes down the rods of SRC #89 to help polish off any last minute grime and dirt so that the onlookers at the East Strasburg station can take... (more)

"Turning Back the Clock": SRC #89 coasts downgrade into the East Strasburg yard complex during an early spring morning surrounded by the farms of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I sure w... (more)

Engineer Fred Mattison with a keen eye looks over his 1910 Canadian Locomotive Works product.

Engineer Fred Mattison and Student Fireman/Hostler Gabe Bocchino go over some small items prior to a day of steam railroading with SRC #89.

Engineer Fred Mattison is about to climb onto his steed during dawn of an early spring morning outside of Strasburg, Pennsylvania.

Fireman and Hostler Gabe Bocchino climbs aboard CN mogul #89 as Fred Mattison sits at the hero's throne preparing to take his locomotive for a warm up spin towards the Paradise Lane crossing just ... (more)

Cotton ball shaped clouds dot the sky above the East Strasburg complex as SRC #89 blows down her boiler.

"Steam Dreams"

"A new day": Fred Mattison climbs aboard SRC #89 at the start of another day on the Road to Paradise.

Strasburg Rail Road's former Canadian National 2-6-0 89 blows for the crossing as it approaches the grade crossing at Cherry Hill, about halfway between Paradise and Strasburg. Former Norfolk & We... (more)