Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Strasburg Rail Road of Lancaster County PA is widely recognized as one of the premier steam tourist railroads in the world. Their fleet of wooden coaches and old steam locomotives just as iconic to the area now as the rolling hills and Amish farms that dot the landscape. Of their three regularly used steam engines, 2-10-0 Baldwin Decapod No. 90 has long been considered the fan favorite.
The 90, built in 1924, originally served on the Great Western Railway in Colorado hauling freight. Acquired by the SRC in the 1960s as tourist traffic on the Road to Paradise was on the rise, the engine became an instant fan favorite. The largest engine on the roster and most powerful, 90 could handle even the heaviest trains the little SRC could throw at her. Over the decades at the SRC, the engine has worn many paint schemes, including several Great Western schemes. Now, freshly rebuilt by the SRC's masterful mechanical shop, the 90 emerges from her 1472 day inspection with a throwback to No. 90's 1990s look, a true Strasburg Rail Road paint scheme. With more years of service to the SRC to her name than the GW, this 'new' look reflects the engines history in Strasburg, as well as her current role; still plying the rails on the Road to Paradise.
The Strasburg Rail Road of Lancaster County PA is widely recognized as one of the premier steam tourist railroads in the world. Their fleet of wooden coaches and old steam locomotives just as iconic to the area now as the rolling hills and Amish farms that dot the landscape. Of their three regularly used steam engines, 2-10-0 Baldwin Decapod No. 90 has long been considered the fan favorite.
The 90, built in 1924, originally served on the Great Western Railway in Colorado hauling freight. Acquired by the SRC in the 1960s as tourist traffic on the Road to Paradise was on the rise, the engine became an instant fan favorite. The largest engine on the roster and most powerful, 90 could handle even the heaviest trains the little SRC could throw at her. Over the decades at the SRC, the engine has worn many paint schemes, including several Great Western schemes. Now, freshly rebuilt by the SRC's masterful mechanical shop, the 90 emerges from her 1472 day inspection with a throwback to No. 90's 1990s look, a true Strasburg Rail Road paint scheme. With more years of service to the SRC to her name than the GW, this 'new' look reflects the engines history in Strasburg, as well as her current role; still plying the rails on the Road to Paradise.
![[4K] Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad Steam Train](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_KRwAzDH_uM/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad Steam Train
The Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad operates as part of the Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio. The CP&LE opened in 1963 and celebrates its 60th anniversary this season. Ride and follow along this theme park mainstay, with some of the worlds top roller coasters in sight.
Cedar Point & Lake Erie operates four different steam locomotives, all former industrial tank engines converted to 2-4-0 wheel arrangement. The 22, Myron H, is the locomotive featured in this video, a 1922-built Vulcan engine first operated for the Wayne Coal Company in Ohio. The engine arrived at CP&LE in 1963, and has been a mainstay of the railroad since the 1990s.
Special thanks to Bryan Allen Yosten for making this video possible.")
![[4K] Walkersville Southern Steam Specials](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_SbXGvYCAec/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Walkersville Southern Steam Specials
Steam returns to the Walkersville Southern Railroad of Walkersville, Maryland. Beginning operations in 1991, this tourist operation runs on four miles of former Pennsylvania Railroad line towards Frederick. This all volunteer railroad has made considerable efforts over the years, having rebuilt the line south across the Monocacy River, and has even rebuilt trackage north.
Jeddo Coal Company 0-4-0T 85 makes its first post-pandemic runs for three weekends of trips. This Vulcan tank engine is one of several engines operated by the Gramlings, and is trucked to various tourist railroads around the country for specials and events. The 85 put on a great show on the railroads regular tourist trains as well as a special photo freight to commemorate the Walkersville Southerns 30th anniversary.
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![[4K] Texas State Railroad Steam Train](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aDPfqWGc16I/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Texas State Railroad Steam Train
Nestled in the piney woods of Eastern Texas is the Texas State Railroad. The route runs from Palestine, through Maydelle and terminates in Rusk, Texas at the railroad shops are. The line was built in 1883 by inmates to haul raw materials for a smelter in the Rusk prison. Regular service terminated in 1921, and was then leased to private companies until 1969. In 1972, the line was given to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and was turned into a tourist railroad. In that time, the railroad acquired many pieces of historic railroad equipment, including numerous steam locomotives. With rolling grades and long stretches of straight trackage, trains really get a chance to perform at speed.
In this video, we follow Tremont & Gulf 30, a 1917 built Baldwin 2-8-2. This Mikado served the T&G until 1954, when it was sold to the Magma Arizona Railroad and renumbered 7. In 1974 the engine was sent to the Texas State Railroad, and operated as TSR 400 until 2002. In 2012, the engine was restored and operated as Magma Arizona 7 until 2017, when it became 30 in a T&G inspired look.
This video would be filmed on the last weekend the engine ran as TSR 30. Shortly after, it would be backdated as 400.")
![[4K] Cass Scenic Railroad Journey to Bald Knob](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bH1TaiAq32o/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Cass Scenic Railroad Journey to Bald Knob
Deep in the Appalachian spine of West Virginia lies the small town of Cass, home to the world-famous Cass Scenic Railroad. The railroad is home to the worlds largest collection of geared Shay steam locomotives, a form of geared locomotive meant for tackling sharp curves, steep grades, and poor track conditions. These geared wonders are just as unique looking as their purpose and have garnered quite the following over the decades. And for the geared steam locomotive fan, Cass is the mecca. Built in 1901 the town was constructed to log the forests on Back Allegheny Mountain, in particular, the Red Spruce trees found primarily at the higher elevations.
Now the railroad is used to haul tourists, not timber. And this little 11 mile long stretch of treacherously steep mountain railroading and the geared marvels that toil these tracks are the draw for thousands of people every year. Join us on the Journey to Bald Knob.")
