Tracking Lincoln on the old PRR; Steam into History

Looks like fun.  Interesting building, too.

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The #17 is a reproduction 4-4-0 built by David Kloke several years ago. It is an oilburner disguised as a 1860s woodburner. It is a quiet engine, but has a wonderful 3-chime whistle.

The train covers the 10 miles in about 1 hour, Steam into History occupies a converted warehouse building, across the street from the restored NCRR/PRR depot, which has a café and museum inside.
Both trains I saw were well patronized, so I guess this operation is filling a niche.

If you are into Trains, Civil War, PRR, or arguably our greatest president (Lincoln), then this would probably be a worthwhile visit.

All images by Warren W. Jenkins

Both the Hanover Jct. museum and Steam into History were financially supported during this visit.

#17's home,and PRR GP-10 7580, which was tough to get a shot of.

Borden Tunnel posted:

#17's home,and PRR GP-10 7580, which was tough to get a shot of.

If I'm not mistaken that PRR GP used to belong to the Colebrookdale Railroad, another wonderful short line here in PA very much worth visiting!

Love that PRR engine.  Great photos.

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Yes the PRR unit did come from Colebrookedale RR. Yes it is also a very nice tourest line. good track sites and nice job on there restorations. 

Jamie

Borden Tunnel posted:

This Civil War themed tourist attraction uses 10 miles of the original Northern Central/PRR/PC main line between Baltimore and York,PA. They offer 2 rides, a short 4-mile trip from the southern terminus at New Freedom,PA. to the old mill town of Glen Rock, PA.; and a 10 mile trip to historic Hanover Jct. which was where the original Hanover Branch of the Western Maryland met the Northern Central.
There is little evidence that Lincoln in his pause here in November 1863, did any more than stretch his long legs and answer the call of nature, and that's pretty much what the train passengers now get to do.
There is a small museum on the first floor with exhibits on both RRs, Lincoln, and the role of the telegraph in the Civil War
I visited on 7/2/2017, and chased a southbound return  trip from Hanover Jct., to New Freedom. 

And its very close to York!

Bill

Man, I used to be in that area about every 2nd/3rd weekend when I was in Maryland. So long ago now. Man, how I wish this operation was going at that time!

Steam into History started running in 2013.

The southern terminus at New Freedom has the restored PRR station, the converted mill/warehouse that is SIH's gift shop, ticket office and shop, and a few relics of its onetime PRR glory days.
Of interest to hikers/bikers is the Heritage Rail trail, which occupies the former roadbed from Cockeysville,MD. to New Freedom,  and the parallels the active(to Hanover Jct.) and inactive track to York.

Vicki Gemmill took this photo on December 7, 2013

No. 17 looks good from any angle

Here is the train at Hanover Junction. No. 17 on the main is facing south, toward Baltimore. Track behind her extended through York and Harrisburg to Sunbury, then on the PRR to Wilkes-Barre. The curve in the foreground is a remnant of the branch to Hanover and Gettysburg

I highly recommend this book

After excursions in New York state, David Kloke brought his LEVIATHAN to New Freedom to run with No. 17

When I asked David Kloke, builder of both locomotives, to pose for a photo at Hanover Junction, he nsisted we include these charming young ladies from Steam into History Inc.