I’ve had a fascination with trains since I was little. My father took out the model trains he has as a child when I was 5 or 6. We spent may days building a layout in the basement, and many afternoons along side railroad tracks watch trains roll by. I’ve also always been a bit of a gear head. This year I began volunteering at Steamtown National Historic Site, working in the shops. Many of the shop personnel are involved in rail operations as well. On December 1st, there was a Santa Train, and I had the opportunity to see the crew fire up Baldwin Locomotive #26. I’m happy to have a few photos to share of the crew working working.
