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At the Trottle
A tribute to the engineers who drive the engines of America's railways. Comments welcome from those who sat behind the trottle.
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Photo ID: 306266

The Palo Express rolls northbound at 30 mph about 5 miles south of Vinton on the 2nd northbound trip of the day. We are standing behind engineer for the day, Bill MaGee, Iowa Northern's assistant ... (more)

Railroad: Iowa Northern
Locomotive: EMD F40PH
Location: South of Vinton, Iowa, USA
Locomotive #: IANR 678
Train ID: Palo Holiday Express
Photo Date: December 05, 2009


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By: Craig Williams

Added: Dec 06, 2009

Views: 4,979
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Photo ID: 304414

Engineer Owen Hawkins Jr. lights up a cigar while N&W 1218 simmers quietly, awaiting her next assignment. A Lerro Productions event at the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

Railroad: Norfolk & Western
Locomotive: Steam 2-6-6-4
Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: NW 1218
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: November 14, 2009


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By: Pete Lerro - www.Lerroproductions.com

Added: Nov 17, 2009

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Views: 21,975
Comments: 14

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Photo ID: 304247

Stan Patterson is at the controls, rolling a mere 1mph down Whitman Street. Slowing to cross over HY27, he lays on the music while watching carefully for cars. Behind the little geep are 2 empty c... (more)

Railroad: Washington & Idaho
Locomotive: EMD GP16
Location: Palouse, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: WIR 316
Train ID: The Highball Extra
Photo Date: November 15, 2009


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By: Mike Bjork

Added: Nov 16, 2009

Views: 7,155
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Photo ID: 297495

Early morning light shines into the cab of UP 844 as they get the event for the 100th anniversary of the yard set up.

Railroad: Union Pacific
Locomotive: Steam 4-8-4
Location: Roseville, California, USA
Locomotive #: UP 844
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: April 18, 2009


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By: Joe Minor

Added: Sep 17, 2009

Views: 2,413
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Photo ID: 297241

Engineer Tim Sposato pulls back on the throttle as we begin our trip out of Byesville.

Railroad: Ohio Central
Locomotive: Steam 4-6-2
Location: Byesville, Ohio, USA
Locomotive #: OHCR 1293
Train ID: Byesville Scenic
Photo Date: June 16, 2007


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By: Walter Scriptunas II - www.scriptunasimages.com

Added: Sep 14, 2009

Views: 3,629
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Favorited: 6


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Photo ID: 297004

Retired GN engineer Frank Christopherson feels right at home in the cab of the Hustle Muscle.

Railroad: Great Northern
Locomotive: EMD SD45
Location: French River, Minnesota, USA
Locomotive #: GN 400
Train ID: GN express
Photo Date: September 12, 2009


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By: Michael Burlaga

Added: Sep 12, 2009

Views: 4,422
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Favorited: 11
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Photo ID: 296913

Fireman J.P. Johnson at the throttle as the 30" gauge #12 works up the 4% ruling grade.

Railroad: Alder Gulch Shortline
Locomotive: Steam 2-8-0
Location: Virginia City, Montana, USA
Locomotive #: AGS 12
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: September 09, 2009


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By: James Maxwell

Added: Sep 12, 2009

Views: 2,714
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Photo ID: 296907

Watchfull eyes and steady hands are in control of Sierra Railroads 2-8-2 Baldwin # 18. Fireman Bob Woods (left) and engineer Larry Ingold are plying the rails in reverse near Warnerville Calif. T... (more)

Railroad: Sierra Railroad
Locomotive: Steam 2-8-2
Location: Warnerville Calif., California, USA
Locomotive #: 18
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: March 09, 2008


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By: Steve Crise

Added: Sep 12, 2009

Views: 3,144
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Photo ID: 295717

With his hand firmly on the throttle, engineer Rich Melvin guides NKP 765 down the track during a series of pacing runbys with PM 1225. Photo taken from the cab of PM 1225.

Railroad: Nickel Plate Road
Locomotive: Steam 2-8-4
Location: Owosso, Michigan, USA
Locomotive #: NKP 765
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: August 30, 2009


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By: Walter Scriptunas II - www.scriptunasimages.com

Added: Sep 01, 2009

Views: 6,026
Comments: 3

Favorited: 13
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Photo ID: 295584

Father (left) is fireing today and his son is on the throttle and helping with the firebox door, when cogwheel steamlocomotive HG 2/3 is rocking and rolling up the grade of 11.0 % from Realp towar... (more)

Railroad: Dampfbahn Furka Bergstrecke
Locomotive: HG 2/3
Location: Realp, Switzerland
Locomotive #: 6
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: August 29, 2009


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By: Georg Trüb

Added: Aug 31, 2009

Views: 4,138
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Photo ID: 293794

A cab view of the once Canadian American 453. It now sits on freight car trucks, apparently serving as a parts source.

Railroad: Canadian American Railroad
Locomotive: EMD F40PH-2M
Location: Dansville, New York, USA
Locomotive #: CDAC 453
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: August 11, 2009


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By: Lester Zmudzinski

Added: Aug 13, 2009

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Favorited: 5
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Photo ID: 284459

...eyes on the tracks ahead...(through some very interesting glasses I might add)

Railroad: Strasburg Railroad
Locomotive: Steam 2-6-0
Location: Strasburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Locomotive #: SRC 89
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: May 18, 2009


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By: Nick McLean

Added: May 21, 2009

Views: 4,454
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Photo ID: 284342

Railroad: Dallas, Garland & Northeastern Railroad
Locomotive: EMD GP38-2
Location: Carrollton, Texas, USA
Locomotive #: DGNO 3802
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: May 18, 2009


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By: Mike Bates

Added: May 20, 2009

Views: 6,035
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Photo ID: 284069

Railroad: Dallas, Garland & Northeastern Railroad
Locomotive: 2GS14B
Location: Carrollton, Texas, USA
Locomotive #: DGNO 141
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: April 16, 2009


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By: Mike Bates

Added: May 18, 2009

Views: 4,493
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Photo ID: 282085

Cab shot of LSRC 1280 "The Blue Devil"

Railroad: Lake States Railway Corp
Locomotive: Alco C425
Location: Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Locomotive #: LSRC 1280
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: April 29, 2009


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By: Steven Mckay

Added: Apr 30, 2009

Views: 3,347
Comments: 0

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