With just a hint of what remains of the fall colors the second freight of the day from the barge in Whittier rolls north with the balance of the interchange from the lower 48. While most of the tr... (more)

Engineer Bill Bivins gives the photographer a friendly wave on a beautiful fall day. With the sun shining and the colors at peak it was a great day to be with camera in hand.

The NRHS Charter train returns from a day in Seward. From what I heard the convention was a major success, the railroad did a good job of putting all the pieces together including several rare mil... (more)

A loaded gravel train has a green signal to enter the main at Matanuska Junction while meeting the NRHS charter train a beautiful but crisp fall morning in the 49th state. I think the convention g... (more)

A Whittier-bound freight heads over Twentymile River under the control of ARR 3006, 1 of only 3 units left in the original black and yellow paint. Thanks to fellow RP contributor Frank Keller for... (more)

Nearing the end of a long day of running around the state, the Countdown Unit starts the last leg of its day northbound toward Anchorage after a stop in Whittier.

ARR 4321 backs a Princess Cruises Train off the south leg of the wye in Portage after a brief visit to Whittier. In the background, Explorer Glacier hangs out in the Chugach Mountains.

It's the Coastal Classic and it's breezing north through Portage!

The Coastal Classic hustles through Portage on its way north back to Anchorage.

After backing off the Whittier Division on the south leg of the wye, ARR 4323 is now on the point as it pulls through Portage on the mainline before stopping and backing onto the siding after a lo... (more)

The Glacier Discovery crosses the Twentymile River as it makes its way north for Anchorage. ARR 3010 is one of the movie stars on the ARR roster as it was the lead unit in the movie 'Runaway Trai... (more)

ARR 4322 powers the Coastal Classic headed for Anchorage just south of Virgin Creek on another gorgeous Alaska evening.

The daily Coastal Classic compliments the majestic scenery in Portage as it works its way north toward Anchorage.

As those of us who live in places like Vegas bake through another desert summer, this scene from a cold Halloween day in Alaska looks very refreshing. Northbound Whittier freight crosses Twenty Mi... (more)

The Coastal Classic breezes into the beautiful scenery of Portage on its was north toward its home in Anchorage. Things can change very quickly and dramatically in Alaska. While this Spring was ... (more)