The Great Locomotive Chase
Dave and his crew have been at Steam Into History in Pennsylvania helping to relive great moments in railroad history. We wanted to share this beautiful photo with you. Learn more about the events they’re involved in here.
Read MoreLincoln Funeral Train Song
Our friend, Joe Weckerle, wrote a song to commemorate the Lincoln Funeral Train. We’re excited to release it through iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and Rdio. The proceeds of the song sales go to help build the 2015 Lincoln Funeral Train. So help spread the word, share some music, and let’s build the train together! Buy it on iTunes Buy it on Amazon Buy it on Spotify Buy it on Rdio We’d like to acknowledge everyone who was part of making this song a reality: Sung by: Kristi Vannatter Backing Vocals: Crystal Manigo Violin: Rachael Bodek Guitar: Joe Weckerle Bass/Keyboards: Rich...
Read MoreRolling Along with the 2015 Lincoln Funeral Train
We’re still hard at work raising money to build the 2015 Lincoln Funeral Train. We were excited to receive our custom wheels at the shop recently. Here you’ll see the 8 axels and 16 wheels that will carry the historic recreation of the Lincoln funeral car. If you’d like to help us keep rolling along, please consider making a donation to our project. There’s still a long way to go to get the train cars built and furnished as historically accurate as...
Read MoreLeviathan Week at Steam Into History
We’re excited to be part of Railroad Adventures in November at Steam Into History in Pennsylvania. The Leviathan 63, along with the York 17 (also built by Dave Kloke) will appear in a reenactment of the Golden Spike at Promontory Point. If you’re able to join us, it’ll be quite a historic event. There will also be a recreation of the historic Brady photo at Hanover Junction. (Read more about that history in York, PA here.) The Leviathan Store will be there as well, with exclusive Leviathan merchandise and some 2015 Lincoln Funeral Train items as well (while they last!). We...
Read MoreLeviathan on the Hudson
Dave Kloke was honored to take the Leviathan 63 to the Saratoga & North Creek Railway in upstate New York this month. Here are a few beautiful pictures, including a few with President Teddy Roosevelt! ...
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