Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Northern Central Railway 4-4-0 17 "York" leads passenger trains along the original NCRR tracks out of New Freedom, PA as far north as Howard Tunnel. The York puts on a great show as it tackles the grade back to New Freedom.
This 4-4-0 was built new in 2013 as a representation of a typical 1860s era locomotive. It was built by David Kloke of Elgin, IL based on blueprints of the locomotives at the Golden Spike, which included Central Pacific "Jupiter" 60 and Union Pacific 119. The York operated diligently for the next decade on the old Northern Central Railway.
With "York" now down for its 1472-day inspection, now shipped to the Strasburg Rail Road for full rebuild, consider this a finale for now.
Northern Central Railway 4-4-0 17 "York" leads passenger trains along the original NCRR tracks out of New Freedom, PA as far north as Howard Tunnel. The York puts on a great show as it tackles the grade back to New Freedom.
This 4-4-0 was built new in 2013 as a representation of a typical 1860s era locomotive. It was built by David Kloke of Elgin, IL based on blueprints of the locomotives at the Golden Spike, which included Central Pacific "Jupiter" 60 and Union Pacific 119. The York operated diligently for the next decade on the old Northern Central Railway.
With "York" now down for its 1472-day inspection, now shipped to the Strasburg Rail Road for full rebuild, consider this a finale for now.

![[4K] Black River & Western Throwback Steam Special
Black River & Western operates this special freight train with 2-8-0 60.
The theme was 1972, with the 60 wearing classic whitewalls and full BR&W lettering. A number of freight cars and vintage vehicles completed the theme.
Special thanks to Dan Drennen and Oren Holbrook for organizing the event, as well as the BR&W volunteers for the impressive show. [4K] Black River & Western Throwback Steam Special](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/obWXnEtvoyE/mqdefault.jpg)


![[4K] Steam Locomotive CNJ 113: Pride of the Coal Region
Central Railroad of New Jersey 0-6-0 113 operates on Santa Trains out of Minersville, PA. This 0-6-0 gets the chance to perform at speed as it leads the return trip to Schuylkill Haven on the Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad. [4K] Steam Locomotive CNJ 113: Pride of the Coal Region](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pF0z8GStWdg/mqdefault.jpg)




![[4K] Royal Gorge Route Railroad - Colorado Scenic Train
The Royal Gorge Route Railroad operates on the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroads Royal Gorge Route alongside the Arkansas River from Canon City and Palmdale, Colorado. Operating straight through the gorge and alongside the river, its an incredibly scenic ride.
Locomotives featured are GP40s 728 and 3104 leading an impressive full size passenger train of coach, lounge, open air car, and four full length domes that guide passengers through the scenic gorge.
0:00 Opening Shot (Parkdale)
1:19 Canon City
3:08 Tunnel Drive
4:50 Riding along the Arkansas River
8:09 Royal Gorge High Bridge
9:30 Parkdale
11:44 Parkdale return
13:24 Royal Gorge High Bridge
15:18 Arkansas River
17:50 Tunnel Drive
19:18 Canon City [4K] Royal Gorge Route Railroad - Colorado Scenic Train](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qHJJHv9imNc/mqdefault.jpg)
![[4K] Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum Steam Train
Nestled in Nevada City, CA in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. Founded in 2003, this fascinating museum is dedicated to the preservation of one of California’s most famous narrow gauge railroads, the Nevada County Narrow Gauge, which ran from 1876 until its abandonment in 1942.
A variety of narrow gauge equipment can be seen operating up and down the museum’s line out of the Nevada City depot, including Railbus 97 “Donna Jeanne”, and privately owned Antelope and Western Porter 0-4-0T 1. The crown jewel of the collection is newly restored NCNG 5, an 1875 Baldwin 2-6-0, making its first public runs in Nevada City following its debut at the Great Western Steam Up in July 2022.
In addition to NCNG rolling stock, there is also equipment from the West Side Lumber and Southern Pacific to help interpret the story of 3-foot gauge railroading and the importance it once had in the state of California. Most impressive is the line back up to the museum, which reaches 7% just before the Nevada City Depot. You will find the volunteers at the museum to be a dedicated, passionate group of people, making amazing things happen at this gem in the Sierra Foothills.
Current hours of operation: Saturday and Sunday, 10am - 4pm [4K] Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum Steam Train](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/quVbJc-f56w/mqdefault.jpg)