Alaska RR 2401 and a sister sit in the National Railcar yard in Cudahy. Originally UP 957, the E9 would eventually end up in Wisconsin and Southern colors.
Only F I ever saw riding on Alco trucks. It looks pretty cool and probably pulled better. Unfortunately I don't think any of the As got this treatment.
The southbound Denali Express has discharged her cruise passengers and is crossing Whittier Creek as they pull into the Whittier yard to await their deadhead move to Anchorage. But first they must... (more)
A shot I have long tried to capture finally came together as I followed a coal train south from Anchorage on a very nice summer's eve. It is bitter sweet however as this is likely to be the last e... (more)
This shot of the 181S may turn out to be the very last export coal train on the Alaska Railroad. With the soft coal market this will be the last train needed to fill the coal ship at Seward. Curre... (more)