


10 Years Ago!
This year we’re reminiscing about our travels to record the very special places and events chronicled in our Midwest Steam 2009 Volume 1 & 2 DVDs. Exactly 10 years ago, one of those trips took us to the Little River Railroad in Coldwater, Michigan. The Little...
Steamin’ Summer – Fifth Anniversary Reflections
It was a Steamin’ Summer! We’ve all had experiences in our lives that leave lasting memories. Some of these may have been good, or perhaps not so good, but they still can be meaningful and unforgettable. Five years ago today I set off from home for some of the...
Trip Report – The Illinois Railway Museum
The Illinois Railway Museum I’ve had a longtime relationship with the Illinois Railway Museum since I first visited in the 1990’s with my young nephew. My first impressions were – how BIG it is, and how much STUFF there is! It was a brief one-day visit...
Trip Report – Roaring Camp & Big Trees Railroad
Roaring Camp & Big Trees Railroad – History The Roaring Camp and Big Trees Narrow-Gauge Railroad is a family operated tourist railroad in Felton, California. The railroad runs on steep grades through a canopy of giant redwood trees for three and a quarter...