When it comes to the Everett Railroad - more often than not, any extended trips will go onto the railroad's Cove Branch, to Roaring Spring or Martinsburg. However, for the first time on April 28, 2024, a steam-powered passenger train traversed the railroad's Bedford Branch, through East Freedom, Claysburg, to a siding at Sproul, at the end of the railroad's active line.

Powered by 2-6-0 #11, the train traversed through backyards and along highways, past numerous business on the branch that still receive freight business. The railroad's steam shops and a transload facility is in Claysburg, so #11 stayed behind for the return leg, and Lehigh Valley NW1 #126 powered the trip back to Hollidaysburg. Enjoy this look at the Sproul Steam Special!

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