Happy 12-12-12! While a lot of the significance of the "triple dating" has been disproved over the past 12 years, it is kind of neat: It also won't happen again until 2101.
Back to railroad photos... Here are some shots taken on the final Pocono Holiday Limited, which Steamtown ran from Scranton to Gouldsboro, PA on Dec 2.
Canadian National 2-8-2 no. 3254 prepares to make her final run of the season at the boarding platform at Steamtown NHS.
In addition to the wreath added to the smokebox, ribbons were added to the marker lamps of the final coach.
Servicing the 95 year old at the Gouldsboro station. The station is 105 years old.
The station visit took us back further in time to the Victorian Era. Here are some of the Vistorian characters we encountered.
Everybody wants into the act, when it comes to characters. Santa checks out his new sleigh...
The full crew poses before the extended run to Scranton.
What have you been up to lately? If you have photos of Real Rail action, post them here and enjoy the rest of your week.