ARR 4318 leads the Coastal Classic north toward Anchorage after spending the day in Seward. The train is seen here just north of Brookman.

In was what an incredibly warm day here in Alaska, 71 in Anchorage, I know that doesn't seem warm to many of you but trust me when I say it was shorts an T-shirt weather. So in recognition of that... (more)

The Coastal Classic is working its way north toward Anchorage after spending the day down in Seward.

In case anyone was interested in where I was at tonight. I was enjoying 70 degree weather, eating barbeque and grabbing a few photos along the way. Not a bad way to spend a Spring evening, IMHO. T... (more)

The third Coastal Classic of the 2014 season pops back into civilization and runs north through the mosquito-infested air just south of Portage. Alaska is a bastion of awesomeness, but if you're ... (more)

The northbound manifest train off of the Canadian barge charges into the setting sun and before too long will end their trip in the Anchorage Yard. Most of the cars will continue north to Fairbank... (more)

The southbound coal loads roll across the bridge across 20 Mile River and a very nice Spring morning. As the crew rolled across the bridge they spotted the photographer and pointed towards the bac... (more)

On the Alaska Railroad it is relatively rare to capture two non passenger trains making a meet as most run under the cover of darkness or if during the summer are in those generally not accessible... (more)

While 75% of the Railfan population was chasing UP's 4014 I was here in Alaska on a warm 60 degree Sping day. Usually choices are limited but today I had multiple options An early morning train to... (more)

Well, it looks like winter has finished its business here in Alaska and things are beginning to turn green in the last frontier so I thought I may as well post one of my last real winter shots. An... (more)

A late running freight bound for the barge in Whittier has 7600' of almost entirely Alaska Marine Lines containers loaded on ex BCOL articulated flat cars. The crew on this train will unload both ... (more)

A southbound loaded coal train is at MP 62. This is the point where the road, which has been pretty much along side the railroad since MP 103, and the railroad separate. It won't be until MP 30 wh... (more)

A southbound loaded coal leaves the shoreline of Turnagain and turns inland for a bit at Girdwood. The recent snowfall has allowed for a picture in an area that normally isn't quite as photogenic.

ARR 3007 leads a Whittier-bound freight on the western flanks of Anchorage as it parallels the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and the Cook Inlet. 3007 is one of two Geeps sporting this style nose her... (more)

The southbound Aurora Winter passenger train, now effectively a mixed train is passing the freight depot where they will cut off the last five cars before ending their run at the passenger depot i... (more)