Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls out of tunnel one as it heads southbound through Robinson Canyon with a work train from Ely, Nevada during the final day of their 3-day Winter Photography Charter on February 13th, 2022. The piece of equipment just exiting the tunnel is the railroads operational steam crane. Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the Nevada Northern Railway Complex. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region's copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300mm @ 90mm, f/4.5, 1/2000, ISO 400. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls out of tunnel one in Robinson Canyon, Ely, Nevada

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls out of tunnel one as it heads southbound through Robinson Canyon with a work train from Ely, Nevada during the final day of their 3-day Winter Photography Charter on February 13th, 2022. The piece of equipment just exiting the tunnel is the railroads operational steam crane.

Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993.

According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the Nevada Northern Railway Complex. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300mm @ 90mm, f/4.5, 1/2000, ISO 400.

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotives 93 and 81 pose next to the coaling tower and water tank at dusk during the museums Winter Photo Charter at Ely, Nevada, on February 11th, 2022. Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. The Nevada Northern No. 81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive it was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 13mm, f/4, 2.5 seconds, ISO 100. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotives 93 and 81 night shoot at Ely, Nevada

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotives 93 and 81 pose next to the coaling tower and water tank at dusk during the museums Winter Photo Charter at Ely, Nevada, on February 11th, 2022.

Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993.

The Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive it was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 13mm, f/4, 2.5 seconds, ISO 100.

Hostlers for Nevada Northern Railway watch as engine 81 backs out of the engine house into the frigid morning air at Ely, Nevada, during the museums 2022 Winter Photo Charter event on February 13th, 2022. The Hostler is responsible for preparing the locomotive for use and maintaining safe and appropriate conditions. He will also direct and monitor the activities of the Hostler Helpers in their duties. The Hostler MUST have a thorough knowledge of the locomotive appliances and the operation of each. The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Locomotive #81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24 @ 10mm, f/3.5, 1/160, ISO 400. #nevadanorthernrailway #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #jimpearsonphotography

Hostlers for Nevada Northern Railway watch as engine 81 backs out of the engine house at Ely, Nevada

Hostlers for Nevada Northern Railway watch as engine 81 backs out of the engine house into the frigid morning air at Ely, Nevada, during the museums 2022 Winter Photo Charter event on February 13th, 2022.

The Hostler is responsible for preparing the locomotive for use and maintaining safe and appropriate conditions. He will also direct and monitor the activities of the Hostler Helpers in their duties. The Hostler MUST have a thorough knowledge of the locomotive appliances and the operation of each.

The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Locomotive #81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24 @ 10mm, f/3.5, 1/160, ISO 400.

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls a wreck train southbound through Robinson Canyon after departing Ely, Nevada on the final day of their 3-day Winter Photography Charter on February 13th, 2022. According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the "Nevada Northern Railway Complex". The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region's copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception.” Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. Tech Info: DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone, RAW, 4.5mm (24mm equivalent lens) f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 100. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #nevadanorthernrailway #steamtrain

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls a wreck train out of Ely, Nevada

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls a wreck train southbound through Robinson Canyon after departing Ely, Nevada on the final day of their 3-day Winter Photography Charter on February 13th, 2022.

According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception.

Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone, RAW, 4.5mm (24mm equivalent lens) f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 100.

Nevada Northern Railway hostler Gary Hansen works on one of the marker lamps on engine 93 as he helps prepare the locomotive for another day of service at Ely, Nevada on February 12th, 2022. The hostler prepares an engine for the day’s duties before the crew arrives. During the age of steam, hostlers were a full-time position, and they covered the overnight span when the engines weren’t in use. Gary is also a diesel locomotive engineer for the NNRY. Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 15mm, f/5.6, 1/125, ISO 1000. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway hostler Gary Hansen prepares #93 for a day of work at Ely, Nevada

Nevada Northern Railway hostler Gary Hansen works on one of the marker lamps on engine 93 as he helps prepare the locomotive for another day of service at Ely, Nevada on February 12th, 2022.

The hostler prepares an engine for the day’s duties before the crew arrives. During the age of steam, hostlers were a full-time position, and they covered the overnight span when the engines weren’t in use. Gary is also a diesel locomotive engineer for the NNRY.

Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993.

According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 15mm, f/5.6, 1/125, ISO 1000.

#trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Early morning golden light rakes across the engine house as Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotives 93 and 81 pull out into the frigid air at Ely, Nevada, during the museums 2022 Winter Photo Charter event on February 12th, 2022. According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the "Nevada Northern Railway Complex". The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region's copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception.” According to the NNRY website, #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored back into service in 1993. Locomotive #81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 24-70 @ 24mm, f/7.1, 1/800, ISO 280. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway#trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #jimpearsonphotography

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotives 93 and 81 pull out into the frigid air at Ely, Nevada

Early morning golden light rakes across the engine house as Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotives 93 and 81 pull out into the frigid air at Ely, Nevada, during the museums 2022 Winter Photo Charter event on February 12th, 2022.

According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception.”

According to the NNRY website, #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored back into service in 1993.

Locomotive #81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 24-70 @ 24mm, f/7.1, 1/800, ISO 280.

In this dramatic black and white Infrared photo Nevada Northern Railway engine 93 heads back to Ely, Nevada with an empty ore train under the control of engineer Jim Montague and fireman, as they pass the old ore loading docks at the Lackawanna Crossing on the Robinson Canyon Route on February 12th, 2022. They weren’t moving ore but was a part of the museums three-day Winter Photo Charter event that ran from February 11-13th, 2022. This was my first trip to the Nevada Northern and won’t be my last! Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored back into service in 1993, according to the NNRY website. According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24 @ 14mm, f/4, 1/750, ISO 200. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #infraredtrainphotography #infraredphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway engine 93 heads back to Ely, Nevada in this Infrared photo

In this dramatic black and white Infrared photo Nevada Northern Railway engine 93 heads back to Ely, Nevada with an empty ore train under the control of engineer Jim Montague and fireman, as they pass the old ore loading docks at the Lackawanna Crossing on the Robinson Canyon Route on February 12th, 2022.

They weren’t moving ore but was a part of the museums three-day Winter Photo Charter event that ran from February 11-13th, 2022. This was my first trip to the Nevada Northern and won’t be my last!

Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored back into service in 1993, according to the NNRY website.

According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24 @ 14mm, f/4, 1/750, ISO 200.

Nevada Northern Railway engine 93 sits quietly chuffing away, as beams of sunlight stream through the engine house windows as a crewmember works on the engine, after another day of work at Ely, Nevada on February 11th, 2022. Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 14mm, f/5.6, 1/320, ISO 1000.

Nevada Northern Railway engine 93 sits quietly chuffing away in the engine house at Ely, Nevada

Nevada Northern Railway engine 93 sits quietly chuffing away, as beams of sunlight stream through the engine house windows as a crewmember works on the engine, after another day of work at Ely, Nevada on February 11th, 2022.

Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993.

According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 14mm, f/5.6, 1/320, ISO 1000.

Mike Hughes, the fireman on Nevada Northern Railway #81, throws a switch in the yard at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022 during the museums winter photo charter event as the train waits to move forward. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 200mm, f/5.6, 1/1250, ISO 140. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Mike Hughes, the fireman on Nevada Northern Railway #81, throws a switch at Ely, Nevada

Mike Hughes, the fireman on Nevada Northern Railway #81, throws a switch in the yard at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022 during the museums winter photo charter event as the train waits to move forward.

Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 200mm, f/5.6, 1/1250, ISO 140.

February 11-13th, 2022 visit to the Nevada Northern Railway in Ely, Nevada for steam action!

Between February 11-13th, 2022 I paid a visit to the Nevada Northern Railway in Ely, Nevada to participate in their Winter Photography Charter with NNRW 81 & 93 Steam Locomotives.

This 45 minute program is from a series of Live Videos I did during the trip and also a cab ride on NNRY #81, for a program I presented to the West Kentucky Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society in Madisonville, KY during out March meeting. Thanks for watching!

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Nevada Northern Railway #81 runs with a short passenger train through Moser Cut on the high line as it heads toward the the Steptoe Valley and Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022 during the museums winter photo charter event. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300mm @ 112mm, f/4.8, 1/2000, ISO 320. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway #81 runs with a short passenger train through Moser Cut heading to Ely, Nevada

Nevada Northern Railway #81 runs with a short passenger train through Moser Cut on the high line as it heads toward the the Steptoe Valley and Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022 during the museums winter photo charter event.

Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

Engineer Dale Olson keeps a watchful eye on the tracks as he backs Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 out of the engine house, past the Repair in Place (RIP) building, as it heads toward the coaling tower at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022 in the early morning light. The Repair in place building, which is better known as the RIP, and during the ore carrying days ore cars led a very rough life, between being banged with shovels, boulders being dropped into them and wear and tear of everyday use. The RIP was built to allow repair of the cars indoors, whereas before they were repaired outdoors all year long. Today the building is used for ongoing restoration projects by the museum. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300mm @ 100mm, f/4.5, 1/8000, ISO 720. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Engineer Dale Olson keeps a watchful eye on the tracks as he backs Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 at Ely, Nevada

Engineer Dale Olson keeps a watchful eye on the tracks as he backs Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 out of the engine house, past the Repair in Place (RIP) building, as it heads toward the coaling tower at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022 in the early morning light.

The Repair in place building, which is better known as the RIP, and during the ore carrying days ore cars led a very rough life, between being banged with shovels, boulders being dropped into them and wear and tear of everyday use. The RIP was built to allow repair of the cars indoors, whereas before they were repaired outdoors all year long. Today the building is used for ongoing restoration projects by the museum.

Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300mm @ 100mm, f/4.5, 1/8000, ISO 720.

Nevada Northern Railway #81 makes its way through Moser Cut on the high line as it heads toward Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022 during the museums winter photo charter event. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600mm @ 210mm, f/5.3, 1/1600, ISO 220.

Nevada Northern Railway #81 makes its way through Moser Cut on the high line as it heads toward Ely, Nevada

Nevada Northern Railway #81 makes its way through Moser Cut on the high line as it heads toward Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022 during the museums winter photo charter event.

Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600mm @ 210mm, f/5.3, 1/1600, ISO 220.

The frigid early morning air and backlight sunlight makes for a dramatic photo with streams of sunlight passing through the steam, as Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 sits outside of the engine house with the railroads Repair in Place building in the background, as the crew gets it ready for another day at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022. The Repair in place building, which is better known as the RIP, and during the ore carrying days ore cars led a very rough life, between being banged with shovels, boulders being dropped into them and wear and tear of everyday use. The RIP was built to allow repair of the cars indoors, whereas before they were repaired outdoors all year long. Today the building is used for ongoing restoration projects by the museum. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 14mm, f/4, 1/8000, ISO 500. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Early morning steam from Nevada Northern Railway 81 at Ely, Nevada

The frigid early morning air and backlight sunlight makes for a dramatic photo with streams of sunlight passing through the steam, as Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 sits outside of the engine house with the railroads Repair in Place building in the background, as the crew gets it ready for another day at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022.

The Repair in place building, which is better known as the RIP, and during the ore carrying days ore cars led a very rough life, between being banged with shovels, boulders being dropped into them and wear and tear of everyday use. The RIP was built to allow repair of the cars indoors, whereas before they were repaired outdoors all year long. Today the building is used for ongoing restoration projects by the museum.

Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 14mm, f/4, 1/8000, ISO 500.

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotives 93 and 81 pose next to the coaling tower and water tank in the year during the museums Winter Photo Charter at Ely, Nevada, under a cold, but beautiful starry night on February 11th, 2022. Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. The Nevada Northern No. 81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive it was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: "The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway." Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 24mm, f/4, 30 seconds, ISO 100. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotives 93 and 81 at Ely, Nevada

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotives 93 and 81 pose next to the coaling tower and water tank in the year during the museums Winter Photo Charter at Ely, Nevada, under a cold, but beautiful starry night on February 11th, 2022.

Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993.

The Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive it was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.”

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 24mm, f/4, 30 seconds, ISO 100.

Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 chases it's shadow past the Repair in Place (RIP) building as it moves through the yard at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022. The Repair in place building, which is better known as the RIP, and during the ore carrying days ore cars led a very rough life, between being banged with shovels, boulders being dropped into them and wear and tear of everyday use. The RIP was built to allow repair of the cars indoors, whereas before they were repaired outdoors all year long. Today the building is used for ongoing restoration projects by the museum. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300mm @ 78mm, f/4.5, 1/8000, ISO 1000. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 chases it’s shadow at Ely, Nevada

Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 chases it’s shadow past the Repair in Place (RIP) building as it moves through the yard at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022.

The Repair in place building, which is better known as the RIP, and during the ore carrying days ore cars led a very rough life, between being banged with shovels, boulders being dropped into them and wear and tear of everyday use. The RIP was built to allow repair of the cars indoors, whereas before they were repaired outdoors all year long. Today the building is used for ongoing restoration projects by the museum.

Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300mm @ 78mm, f/4.5, 1/8000, ISO 1000.

In this dramatic black and white Infrared photo Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 leads a passenger train as they head into Robinson Canyon at the Lackawanna Crossing on the Robinson Canyon Route on February 12th, 2022. This was the train that carried the photographers this evening during a three-day Winter Photo Charter event that ran from February 11-13th, 2022. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24 @ 24mm, f/4.5, 1/460, ISO 200. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #infraredtrainphotography #infraredphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Infrared photo Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 leads a passenger train at the Lackawanna Crossing, Ely, Nevada

In this dramatic black and white Infrared photo Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 leads a passenger train as they head into Robinson Canyon at the Lackawanna Crossing on the Robinson Canyon Route on February 12th, 2022.

This was the train that carried the photographers this evening during a three-day Winter Photo Charter event that ran from February 11-13th, 2022.

Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24 @ 24mm, f/4.5, 1/460, ISO 200.

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls out of tunnel one as it heads southbound through Robinson Canyon after departing Ely, Nevada during the final day of their 3-day Winter Photography Charter on February 13th, 2022. Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the "Nevada Northern Railway Complex". The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region's copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception.” Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 15-600mm @ 165mm, f/5, 1/2000, ISO 400. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls out of tunnel one at Ely, Nevada

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls out of tunnel one as it heads southbound through Robinson Canyon after departing Ely, Nevada during the final day of their 3-day Winter Photography Charter on February 13th, 2022.

Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993.

According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600mm @ 165mm, f/5, 1/2000, ISO 400.

The frigid early morning air and backlight sunlight makes for a dramatic photo with streams of sunlight passing through the steam, as Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 sits outside of the engine house as the crew gets it ready for another day at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: "The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway." Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 14mm, f/4, 1/8000, ISO 500. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway 81 in backlit glory at Ely, Nevada

The frigid early morning air and backlight sunlight makes for a dramatic photo with streams of sunlight passing through the steam, as Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 sits outside of the engine house as the crew gets it ready for another day at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022.

Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.”

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 14mm, f/4, 1/8000, ISO 500.

After dropping its ashes from a day’s work, Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #81 prepares to pull away from the ash pit as the light fades from the sky during the museums 2022 Winter Photo Charter event on February 12th, 2022, at Ely, Nevada. I was hoping to get the ash dump in the photo, but the crew did such a good job on firing today that there was only enough ashes for one drop and it of course happened when I wasn’t ready! LOL. Sometimes it happens! According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the "Nevada Northern Railway Complex". The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region's copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception.” Locomotive #81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24 @ 18mm, f/5, 1/400, ISO 125, Exp. Comp.: -1.0. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #81 at the Ash Pit, Ely, Nevada

After dropping its ashes from a day’s work, Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #81 prepares to pull away from the ash pit as the light fades from the sky during the museums 2022 Winter Photo Charter event on February 12th, 2022, at Ely, Nevada.

I was hoping to get the ash dump in the photo, but the crew did such a good job on firing today that there was only enough ashes for one drop and it of course happened when I wasn’t ready! LOL. Sometimes it happens!

According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception.”

Locomotive #81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24 @ 18mm, f/5, 1/400, ISO 125, Exp. Comp.: -1.0.

Early morning golden light rakes across the engine house as Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls out into the frigid air at Ely, Nevada on track 2, as #81 waits it’s turn on track three, during the museums 2022 Winter Photo Charter event on February 12th, 2022. According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the "Nevada Northern Railway Complex". The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region's copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception.” According to the NNRY website, #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored back into service in 1993. Locomotive #81 is a "Consolidation" type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300 @ 116mm, f/4.8, 1/400, ISO 100, Exp. Comp.: -1.0. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern 93 departs the engine house at Ely, Nevada

Early morning golden light rakes across the engine house as Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls out into the frigid air at Ely, Nevada on track 2, as #81 waits it’s turn on track three, during the museums 2022 Winter Photo Charter event on February 12th, 2022.

According to Wikipedia: “The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway.

The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception.”

According to the NNRY website, #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored back into service in 1993.

Locomotive #81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300 @ 116mm, f/4.8, 1/400, ISO 100, Exp. Comp.: -1.0.