The other Altoona.....CNW 6926 arrives at the yard in Altoona, WI. in March of 1990. We would spend the rest of the day chasing the outbound train that is ready to depart.
The did exist in CSX if only for the life of a fruit fly. L&N was the original buyer. Photo by Mike Dolenski.
When Rice Yard was built SCL, by then under the Family Lines umbrella, decided to crank out special yard units rebuilt from SD35s & SDP35s.. The downgrade even involved replacing the prime mover ... (more)
In those days just another southbound coal train. Overgrowth has probably blocked this shot by now.
When I was ten, in the "Roanoke Times" newspaper, I saw a shot of N&W steamers lined up in rows with sparks of acetylene cutters coming up somewhere. Here, in a contaminated field by a ... (more)
Westbound exiting Crozier Canyon. Trailing units are Dash 8-40BW 509 and SF30C 9550.
The 315 "yellowbonnet" was one of the 74 passenger F-units which had been leased to Amtrak for its trains operating on the Santa Fe. When the lease terminated, the units were converted... (more)
Found this Paducah rebuild working M of W. Hoped to find good weather before the vacationers came out. Struck out on the weather in the Northeast. As usual. Rumor is the sun does shine there... (more)
Honorary E-unit? A local express races by, WB I'd guess. Photo by Calvin Christman. From my collection.
Relics in service. This was SAL's only E9A, inherited by SCL and acquired by the nationalized passenger service corporation. Will we ever revere the P42 as much? I have my doubts. Photo by Gar... (more)
Back when the station was in its original spot a somewhat late "Silver Star" is awaiting departure.
A tunnel motor with patina leads a westbound intermodal train on the Shasta Route.
Having meet with a collision of some sort, probably on the "Silver Star," these units were set out. Photo by unknown. From my collection.
Two classics side by side. Looks like one has a little wrinkle and bump on its face. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.
Contrary to popular opinion east Texas isn't flat. It undulates in big swells. Here the southbound Houston section of the "Texas Eagle" is accelerating out of one of the many dips. Th... (more)
