Eastern Railroad Discussion > Steamy weekend on the Everett RR

The Everett, based in Hollidaysburg, PA. ran steam on its excursions this past weekend, with a twilight trip to Martinsburg Jct. on Saturday evening.
On Sunday, July 7, the RR had two trips on the schedule: first a Noon time "Lunch train" to Rodman Siding, MP 16, a location that has largely replaced the former stopping point of Brookes Mills.
The other trip went to Roaring Spring , MP 17.5 at 1400, and had a layover for riders to be served ice cream.
Weather was tolerable, with highs in the mid-80s by mid-afternoon, breezy, a few more clouds than I would have liked.
1&2: 2-6-0 #11 ready for noon time departure, and departing Hollidaysburg. The "Lunch on the Line" concept  is having a caterer serve fresh burgers  on board. 1 car is used for food prep, and there were still seats available.
Video: 1400 train to Roaring Spring has passed the junction switch at Brookes Mills, heading  up the 1.6 maximum grade into Roaring Spring, and crossing Brooks Boulevard.

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In the 3 years since I last saw the #11, it has changed to an oil burner.
While the engine still has its bark working the grades, the visual effect is not the same.
In these pics, #11 is approaching and passing Monastery Road at Kladder Station,MP12.2 , normal terminus for holiday-themed excursions.

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#11 approaches PA36, a busy crossing that marks the entrance into McKee Gap,, 2.5 miles of steep grades and sharp curves.
Later on, between trains, #11 rambles through the Hollidaysburg EVRR yard and passes Lehigh Valley #126, X-Kiski Jct RR refugee. The EMD SW900 has been popular and handles most of the non-steam excusions.
On the Roaring Spring trip, the #11 is passing the driveway to the former Appvion paper mill, closed several years ago, now being razed.

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Servicing of the Iron Horse is ongoing, and #11's crew was kept busy.
My companion and I appreciated the invitation into the cab of #11.

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Very-well covered.
Bob

Very nice photos and the story.  It is an interesting operation for sure.  Thanks for sharing with all of us.
John in White Marsh, Maryland

Some terrific shots.  Everrett has added some fine looking coaches since I was there pre pandemic.  Great looking train.  That also makes it easier to get great looking shots.  You nailed it.

Interesting images, would like to see more of the ex-LV SW900. Looks pretty good save the red being too light.
—Mac

MacBeau Wrote:
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> Interesting images, would like to see more of the
> ex-LV SW900. Looks pretty good save the red being
> too light.
> —Mac
Wiki says it's a "retro" version of the LV scheme.

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That train is a train made in God's image!

Tom Loftus
Omaha, NE