Engine has seen better days, and in several months time will be off the roster

The eastbound Western Star pulls away from Fargo, bound for Minneapolis. Today's consist is a blend of ex GN and ex CB&Q power and equipment.

Despite missing operational Tumbler Ridge electrics the following day, at least one was picked up at the BCR Yard at Prince George - 6004 awaits shops attention in August 1985.

An extra Mount Holly Springs freight crosses Route 34 after dropping off a hot car for NS at the interchange 'yard' a few miles north.

BC&G #13 working through Dunden with a string of B&O emtpies bound for Widen.

westbound empty grain train at Anton siding

Santa Fe GP30 #3217 leads an eastbound work train over the Mojave River trestle on the Lucern Valley Sub

I believe the C&S steam operation on the isolated Climax branch may have been the last regular use of standard gauge steam on a Class I in the U.S. As I remember the story, the C&S continued to us... (more)

early Amtrak

This ex-passenger, ex-GN unit is one of the more decrepid ones around. Only MILW could compete, with it's occasionally plywood side panels.

Classic B&O power heading to engine terminal after bringing coal up from the Elkins area.

A southbound Manifest heading for Keddie

The second of two morning commuter trains from Valparaiso, Indiana making its last stop before arriving at Union Station. It is about to cross the Rock Island tracks. Note roof mounted radio ant... (more)