Lititz July 4th Patriotic Parade

Riding the rails at the Strasburg Railroad offers a different experience this summer. The Norfolk & Western Class J 611 is the only surviving steam locomotive with a sleek, art-deco design. The 611 locomotive will be at the Strasburg Railroad this summer, and is scheduled for service until October, 2021.

Timeout has reported that Popeye’s is moving into the UK, and used a by NY George Sheldon for their news story. The article used an image of Popeyes created in Lancaster, PA. The story included a photo credit of the image. The article and photo can be reviewed by clicking here.

The Amish Boy statute with two pigs, and a wheelbarrow, is an iconic roadside attraction on Hartman Bridge Road in Lancaster Cunty PA. Holding a giant ice cream cone, the statute calls attention to Katie’s Kitchen, an Amish-owned and operated family restaurant near Ronks. It is located along Route 896, the road that most visitors…

In the village of Reinholds, located in northwest Lancaster County, there is a small, older-style train station. Perhaps best described as a freight depot building, the station is still used. During a recent visit, I created some images to illustrate transportation and did get some of the two locomotives that were parked alongside the station.

Extinguishing Breast Cancer While photographing the 2021 Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, I saw a pink fire truck. This reconditioned fire engine was repainted pink with a message to help support the fight against breast cancer. You never know what you might see in a parade, especially one that has been going for 102…