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Which railfanning events will you be attending in 2026?
04/07/2026

Which railfanning events will you be attending in 2026?

The UP 4014 is going to do an excursion in Pennsylvania! Likely on the Reading & Northern
04/03/2026

The UP 4014 is going to do an excursion in Pennsylvania! Likely on the Reading & Northern

03/24/2026

Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - The Most Scenic Railroad In Washington 🏔️

03/21/2026

I’m going to Pennsylvania this year in July, but I may be able to film more trains than I was expecting… stay tuned!

The Chicago & Northwestern 1385 is a 4-6-0 “ten wheeler” the steam locomotive. Built by ALCO in 1907. It has been most p...
03/20/2026

The Chicago & Northwestern 1385 is a 4-6-0 “ten wheeler” the steam locomotive. Built by ALCO in 1907. It has been most popular for its excursion service. Running on the C&NW and Mid-Continent Railway Museum from 1963-1998, when it needed a 1472 day inspection, requiring a complete overhaul. But over the years the project stalled. However, in 2011, a matching grant was started, and the restoration restarted. 1385 went through getting a whole new boiler along with the complete overhaul. And as of 2026, the project is still going along

However, it is almost done. So far, around $70,000 has been raised. And $300,000 is needed to complete the restoration. The MCRM has set up 2 different $50,000 matching grants that once raised, will put the funding at $270,000. Just about enough to finish the restoration! But they can’t just do it by themselves, they need the public’s help. If you are able to, I highly encourage you to donate to the 1385 fund to finally get it under steam

The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is a pretty underrated tourist line. Stretching along the coast from Garibaldi to Rocka...
03/17/2026

The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is a pretty underrated tourist line. Stretching along the coast from Garibaldi to Rockaway Beach (and sometimes further), this train ride takes you along the old Southern Pacific Tillamook branch. Largely abandoned after a storm in 2007.

The main motive power is McCloud River Railroad #25, a 2-6-2 “prairie” type steam locomotive built in 1925 by ALCO. It was built for the original McCloud Railroad and served on it up until 1955. However, it was brought back by the MCRR in 1962 to pull tourist trains with sister locomotive #19 (now operational at the Age of Steam Roundhouse). It was leased to 2 other railroads and even appeared in film until it was retired in 1975. By 1977, when the MCRR fell under new ownership, #25 was ordered to be scrapped. But thanks to railroad president Bill Herndon, that never happened and #25 remained in storage. Eventually in 1982, #25 was restored by the Great Western RR Museum, and began hauling excursions again on the MCRR. This would be short lived however as after a legal dispute, #25 would be put back in storage in 1986. For the 3rd time though, it was restored by the MCRR in 1997 and used until 2001 when #18 replaced it. Putting it again, back in storage.

Finally though, it was restored (yes, again) by the MCRR in 2008 and ran only 2 excursions before being sold to the Oregon Coast Scenic RR, where it remains in operation today. I got to see and film #25 back in August 2025, and a video is on my YouTube account of the #25. Seen here are pictures I got of it.

Also, yes, that man really did put a baby on the railroad tracks

The Long Island Railroad 39 is a 4-6-0 “Ten Wheeler” steam locomotive built by the Pennsylvania Railroads Juniata Shops ...
03/07/2026

The Long Island Railroad 39 is a 4-6-0 “Ten Wheeler” steam locomotive built by the Pennsylvania Railroads Juniata Shops in 1929. Built for the Long Island Railroad, #39 served for 27 years on the LIRR until it was retired in 1955 during “Operation Changeover.” Where it and #35 pulled excursions to end steam operations.

Once retired, LIRR 39 was donated to the Long Island Museum of Art, History, and Carriages for static display. It would remain there until 1980 when a group called “Project 39” began restoring #39 to operating condition in Riverhead, NY. However, by 1993, the project came to a halt. And via court rulings, was transferred to the Railroad Museum of Long Island. Though due to government complications, the restoration didn’t restart until 2005. Between 2005 and 2013, #39 had no place to run. And it seemed like the restoration might finally come to a close.

But, in 2013, the Strasburg Railroad entered an agreement with the RMLI that once they secured half the funding needed, Strasburg would restore #39 to operational condition, funding the other half. This would be no easy task for the RMLI however as lots of money still needed to be raised. As of 2026, approximately $1.5M needs to be raised by the RMLI (that’s a $3M+ restoration!) as of the last update, $312,000 has been raised so far. That means that the RMLI needs to raise about $1.2M in 4 years to complete the restoration!

So… why did I make this post? To encourage people to donate to #39! We have the chance to have Strasburg operate the largest locomotive they have for 48 years! But it can’t be done without help from many, including you! If you are able to, donating any amount to the project will help the RMLI with steaming up LIRR 39. With everyone’s help, this engine can finally complete the restoration it has been going through for 46 years

**None of the photos included in this post are owned by Pennsylvania Railroad Productions. Zero ownership is claimed and the rights to go the respective owners**

Throwback to June 22, 2024. The Reading & Northern introduces a new route and new station for their iron horse ramble ex...
03/03/2026

Throwback to June 22, 2024. The Reading & Northern introduces a new route and new station for their iron horse ramble excursions. The route being Nesquehoning-Tunkhannock and the new station being Nesquehoning. I was lucky enough to get a ticket last minute as it was sold out before.

This was probably my favorite train ride yet. I’ve only ever gone faster on an Amtrak train, this one easily went above 40 in some spots. I sat in the most basic seat, coach, and it was very comfortable and nice. Not to mention the scenery, absolutely beautiful. I really recommend that anyone who can takes a ride and I hope to chase this locomotive again once I go back to Pennsylvania

02/28/2026

Full video on my YouTube channel “Pennsylvania Railroad Productions”

The Roaring Camp & Big Trees video has been released to my YouTube account, be sure to check it out!But wait, what is th...
02/28/2026

The Roaring Camp & Big Trees video has been released to my YouTube account, be sure to check it out!

But wait, what is the Roaring Camp & Big Trees railroad?

The RC&BT opened in 1963 in Felton, California. They were aiming to recreate what a logging railroad would look and feel like. Complete with a logging village, locomotives, and a route typical to those seen In logging railroads, the roaring camp railroad provides a very unique experience! Their most famous locomotive, Shay #1 (Aka “Dixiana”) operates most of the trains, and is clearly a fan favorite

The California State Railroad MuseumThis museum was probably one of the best I have ever been to. Almost everything is b...
02/27/2026

The California State Railroad Museum

This museum was probably one of the best I have ever been to. Almost everything is beautifully restored and the facilities were amazing. One of the best in the country for sure

A little history of it, the CSRM facility was erected in 1981. And since then it has been the spot of multiple RailFairs, operating steam locomotives, and even runs Railtown 1897 in Jamestown, California. Home of the “Movie Star” Sierra Railway #3.

With its most notable displays being SP 4294, UP 4466, and SP 2467, while also having Granite Rock 10 in operation with ATSF 1010 under restoration, the CSRM is a wonderful example of a successful railroad museum, I recommend anyone who can visit does

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