What is new hope and ivyland 40?

New Hope and Ivyland 40 is a steam locomotive that was originally built in 1925 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Great Northern Railway. It is classified as a 4-6-2 Pacific type locomotive and was used for freight and passenger service in the western United States.

In the 1960s, the locomotive was purchased by the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad, which operates a tourist railroad in eastern Pennsylvania. It was restored to operation and has since become a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

The locomotive weighs 200 tons and is capable of producing 2,000 horsepower. It runs on coal and water and has a maximum speed of around 60 miles per hour. It is a popular subject for railfans and has been the subject of many photographs and videos.

New Hope and Ivyland 40 is one of several historic steam locomotives operated by the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad. The railroad also operates diesel locomotives and offers a variety of excursion trains, including dinner trains, wine tasting trains, and holiday trains.