Ancient warrior. This F7B is one of three still on the B&M's roster. This side lost it's Farr air grill in a wreck in 1960, making it appear like an F3B.

A new addition to the abundance steam engines represented on RP isn't exactly what it appears to be. Fort Worth & Denver 'Mikado' #401 on display at the National Ranching Heritage Center is actual... (more)

Rusty wheels, missing parts, cap on the stack gone and general condition tell us this old gal has probably burbled her last burble.

A couple of tired Milwaukee warriors rest near Iron Mountain. The 108A and 114B were assigned to service in the area. The plywood port holes and rusted out side panels show the work and abuse thes... (more)

A view of the PRR servicing tracks at East Altoona shows a variety of power in this 1955 view. John had written permission from a high-up in the mighty PRR to freely roam East Altoona and take ph... (more)

For rail fans going through Denver, this engine has become somewhat of a landmark in lower downtown, where it has sat gathering rust since colliding with an ethanol tanker truck in July of 2009 (n... (more)

Rare breed Built for the Reading in 1973, this 1000 horse powered little switcher that could has outlasted its original owner and now finds itself earning revenue for CSX along with 4 othe... (more)

"Field of Trains" - always thought I'd write a "Field of Trains movie one day, but I think that may be a pipe dream. Still, that's exactly what this soon to be removed image is of, those are all f... (more)

Delaware & Hudson's sharp pair of Baldwin RF16 sharknose diesels take a break at Whitehall. These two units began life as part of the New York Central's fleet delivered between 12/51 and 2/52. The... (more)

Louisville & Nashville SW1200 #2299 was built February 1957 and later became Seaboard System #2299. Unit was sold for scrap to Precision National in August 1983

This engine is the former Staten Island Railway 821. Built in 1943 it is believed to have originally been a US Army unit. It was acquired in 2010 by the former operator of the North Creek line, Up... (more)

Illinois Central 2039 was one of a group of 70 4-6-2s rebuilt for branch line service in the early 1940s. They retained their original 25x26 cylinders and were fitted with 61 inch drivers that gav... (more)

SLSTA ran Frisco #1522 on an excursion from St. Louis to Hannibal, MO in September of 2000. The St. Louis Steam Train Association Board of Directors made the decision to retire this beloved engin... (more)

Became BN 6047.