Wnycentral Railroad Photography

07/24/2026

Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad passing through Ashford Junction heading north towards Machias Junction and the Swamps. Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

07/23/2026

Your Donations go a long way to helping bring reading 2100 back to operation. American Steam Railroad Preservation Association, Inc

11 years ago, American Steam Railroad surprised the railroad preservation industry by relocating Reading Company No. 2100 to Cleveland, Ohio, for a long-awaited restoration.

Nearly three years ago, we announced No. 2100 would make an identity change, debuting in red, white and blue as American Freedom Train No. 250.

Over the past year, the boiler saw steam for the first time since 2007 and completed a satisfactory FRA-witnessed steam test.

All along the way, it has taken hard work by our volunteers, contractors, donors and supporters, whose dedication and commitment remained steady throughout some challenging times, always believing the finish line was at hand.

With the completion of our first two events with the locomotive fired up, No. 250 has truly introduced itself to the nation — with its own voice and its own steam. Between these two events, 1,216 members of the public experienced this patriotic machine, and ASR came $11,121 closer to the finish line. And it’s only the beginning.

With only $75,000 left to raise, our to-do list has never been shorter — and your donations have never been more impactful. Remaining funds will be directed toward finishing running gear projects, brake work, finishing the tender, appliances, gauges, electronics and more.

If these critical funds are raised soon, No. 250 could make its first moves under steam this year. Become part of this milestone by making a DONATION today: www.americansteamrailroad.org/donate

📸: Brent Lane Photography

07/22/2026

Buffalo & Pittsburgh departing Salamanca New York crossing through Mutton Hollow Road heading North. Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

07/22/2026

Western New York and Pennsylvania Meeting with Buffalo & Pittsburgh in Salamanca, rainy weather this fine Tuesday Genesee & Wyoming Inc. #

07/22/2026

Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad passing through Arcade Junction home of the Arcade & Attica Railroad under New York Route 39 heading north. Arcade & Attica Railroad Corporation Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

07/20/2026

Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad passing through Ashford Junction heading towards Machias New York. Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

07/20/2026

Buffalo & Pittsburgh Rounding the Curve at Very road and Maple Valley Road in Machias New York heading towards Machias Junction. Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

07/20/2026

Work continues on Vulcan No. 39. Donate Today to help bring the locomotive back to a full head of steam.

100 % Volunteer ran in Beaver Dams New York.

Donate today to help bring Vulcan 39 back to life https://projectvulcan39.com/

Photographs taken 07/19/2026

Project Vulcan No. 39

07/18/2026

Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad heading North with the Salamanca to Buffalo Run crossing over Klawlitter road in Great Valley New York. Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

07/18/2026

Buffalo & Pittsburghs Salamanca to Buffalo Run departing Salamanca Yard heading towards Gernett Asphalt. Genesee & Wyoming Inc.