Heavy snow falls as Mike Berberich shuts the door of the Shay Locomotive shed at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum near Galeton. After a day of skiing I visited the museum just prior to closing, knowing it would be photogenic in the new snow. Then along came Mike, aka “Iron Mike,” the former museum maintenance man. As he closed the door, I knew I’d captured a special moment for many, and especially for Mike.

The “Shay” was used as a logging locomotive in the day and is one of many exhibits. Santa himself will be inside the locomotive cab December 13 from noon to 3 for pictures with good little boys and girls.