Two large ex French Railways (SNCF) 4-8-2 steamlocomotives with the long special "Vapeur Swiss Express" on the 1.8 % (max 2.1 %) ramp from Lausanne on the Lake Geneva up to Puidoux-Chèxbres. Firs... (more)
In the service tracks with #6751 behind it, the shadows of night are encroaching on these two. Literally and figuratively. 6738 has the long distance extended tender.
6969's status unclear on this date, seen with a few others in the service tracks at E Altoona. Some rust on the wheels may indicate it's been sitting.
Not one but two classes of Pennsy steam are illuminated in this late August afternoon view at East Altoona. F7A 9766 is seen left, while unidentified decapod I1s is beyond, possibly #304 (photo #7... (more)
Late afternoon view at E. Altoona cinderscape proves some steam still was hanging in but not much longer. M1a sister 6755 survives today static at Strasburg, PA.
Pennsylvania Railroad M1b no. 6755 sits on display outside of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
The steam powered passenger run for the morning to Silverton passes Hermosa and it begins its climb up the grade.
Early morning on the outskirts of Swellendam sees Ceres Rail continuing the trip towards Voorbaai.
Big times in Big Valley....it's actually around 7PM and there is still a couple hours of full sunlight this time of year. What I didn't know, at the time, this was #6060's last hurrah, pulling a ... (more)
The Umgeni steam railway train is leaving Kloof full steam ahaed for Inchanga
The Umgeni steam railway train is leaving Kloof station on the way to Inchanga in the evening light
HVTR anniversary train begins the climb up the grade towards bottom crossing.
The Umgeni steam railway train on the way to Inchanga near Botha's hill in the evening light
The Umgeni steam railway special-train waits in the late evening at saturday for the next run on sunday in Kloof station
The Umgeni steam railway return-train to the shed at Inchanga is seen near Botha's hill in the warm evening light