Monday, October 17, 2022

The 4268

Talking about trains, oh wait, that was a while ago wasn't it?
Well, it was my intention to follow up this train post with this one.
But we all know what happened in the middle...

We were on vacation up in New Hampshire when we passed these railroad tracks,
this railroad trussell and a group of people with cameras.
I had no idea why they were there, 
or what was happening but because of my fear of missing out on anything, 
the hubs turned the car around and we went back.


Everyone was waiting for this newly restored 4268 train.
It took one year to restore the train, 
and
it made its public debut on April 24th of this year.
If you are intrigued by this story and train like I was,
  there is a fairly short but very interesting article about it here.



There were passengers in these train cars attached to the 4268.



It stopped at this station...and changed direction.



It attached to the 573 and switched direction.



In these pictures, the 4268 is the rear train.
The 573 is the lead train.


- it is never too late to be what you might have been -

16 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello Debbie,
Cool train photos, the newly restored engine looks great. I like the cute train station too. I am glad your hubby turned the car around so you did not miss the train arriving. Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

Rian said...

There is something very interesting about trains and train stations... not sure what it is, but it's there.

Soma @ InkTorrents.com said...

The train looks amazing and you took beautiful photos too. I specially love the first two photos. I hope you are healing well and feeling better.

-Soma

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

How awesome! We still look at train webcams and enjoy it so much! Thanks for sharing these photos...I'll share them with hubby. Take care of yourself and get well soon! lots of hugs, Diane

Latane Barton said...

Oh, I am jealous! I love trains and I was so excited to see those pictures. It's all shiny ... guess somebody used some elbow grease on it. hehe.

DeniseinVA said...

How wonderful!!! Fantastic pictures Debbie :)

Lowcarb team member said...

WOW! The train looks amazing.
Great photographs you've shared.

All the best Jan

Susie said...

Debbie, I love trains of all kinds. That sure is a beautiful one al made over. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

Marie Smith said...

Trains are an important part of my family history! Love this!

Hope you are healing quickly and well, Debbie!

BeachGypsy said...

that bridge picture is so so good, I love it! It's ALSO good with the train cmoing through it! I hated to hear that y'all had been in a car wreck, Debbie! That is awful. How are you feeling? Hopefully home, resting, and recovering. I bet you are sore. GET WELL SOON!!

Jim and Barb's Adventures said...

What a beautiful train! Thanks for keeping on with your posts, it must be hard doing it with one hand and while in pain.

Conniecrafter said...

Oh wow how cool that you just happened to be in the right place at the right time and saw something so special, it is a beauty isn't it!
Hope you are feeling a bit better every day!

Farm Girl said...

What great photos. I am glad you were able to blog. I am so glad you have pictures of this. I hope you are feeling much better now.

Linda said...

A train trip is on my Bucket List.....and I learned about Bucket Lists from YOU!! If you make one - it's more likely to happen! Thinking of and praying for you and Chuck....

LeAnn said...

How fun to turn around and find that you could photograph this beautifully restored train. My photos are stunning. My hubby and I have talked many times about taking a trip on a train. I do think it sounds fun.
Big hugs to you!

Sally said...

Oh this makes me want to get on a train to Kentucky where my dad was raised!
xoxo