Train Chamber

08/25/2026

Susquehanna 142, a Chinese SY class steam locomotive constructed in 1989, hauls the Delaware River Railroad excursion around a curve near Phillipsburg, NJ. Taken on May 31st, 2026.

08/04/2026

Union Pacific 4014 snakes through the mountains and valleys, passing by Lake Hauto on her way to Nesquehoning. Taken on June 14th, 2026.

07/31/2026

Union Pacific "Big Boy" 4014 thunders up the steep mountain grades of the Western Alleghenies, leading the America 250 Coast to Coast train around Bennington Curve. Taken on July 11th, 2026.

07/17/2026

At over 1.2 million pounds and over 132 feet long, the Union Pacific "Big Boy" #4014 is the largest operational steam locomotive in the world. In celebration of The American Semiquincentennial, UP ran this behemoth from Coast to Coast, marking the first ever time 4014 has ran in the East and the second ever time UP has ran steam on the East Coast. This film covers 9 Days of the America 250 Tour, showcasing vast landscapes across New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio!

In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of Ame...

06/30/2026

Union Pacific 4014 digs into the grade North of White Haven, PA, rounding Keen Apple Curve. Taken on June 13th, 2026.

06/21/2026

Union Pacific 4014 storms up the steep 1.14% grade in Attica, NY during part of her Coast to Coast Tour.
Taken on June 11th, 2026.

06/20/2026

In celebration of their 50th year of operation, the New York Transit Museum ran some of their fan favorite vintage subways. Included in the lineup were the BU Open Gate Cars, the BMT AB Standards, the Train of Many Metals, and the BMT D-Type Triplexes!

06/04/2026

While it may not look like it, NYS&W 142 was built a mere 37 years ago! This steam locomotive was built in 1989 in Tangshan, China, for export to the United States. While much of the US had moved onto diesel power, steam was still king in China around the time of 142's construction.

The whistle on 142 in the video has an interesting backstory. It may sound like a long bell 3 chime, but in actuality, its an 8" 3 Chime off of the Staten Island Ferry Boat "Gold Star Mother." While not the absolute final class of ferry boat to be steam powered in the New York Harbor, they were among the last. This anecdote is quite interesting to those who seek to learn about forgotten history.

Nestled within the Lower Lehigh Valley, is the Belvidere and Delawa...

03/18/2026

Reading & Northern 2102 tackles the steep grades of Hometown Hill in a snow laden landscape. Taken on 2-14-2026.

02/20/2026

Happy Friday! Our most recent video features the famed Reading & Northern 2102 in the snow during the 2026 Winter Iron Horse Ramble. Be sure to check out the video and enjoy!

In the snow-laden winter season, the Reading & Northern fired up their flagship icon, T-1 2102. The mighty northern was tasked with hauling the railroad's se...