The north-bound SLUT makes a quick turn off Westlake Ave. onto Thomas St

It's a cold, frigid night on Stevens Pass; around 15F. The moon's light is bright but provides no warmth. Clouds swirl behind east Sky's crossing gates. Snow clings to the cold metal. Waiting for ... (more)

This MOW employee is employing "thermite" welding. The temperature is around 5000 degrees Fahrenheit.

A two cars derailment on the QCR... Note the converted box cars into wood chip car.

CSX C842-22 derailed in the Lothair Section of Hazard after loading at the Bluegrass No. 4 mine. 6 of the train's cars derailed with at least 4 ending up on their side. No one was injured this b... (more)

An abandoned call box rests near the switch it once helped to protect.

The blue lock hangs vicariously on the switch stand awaiting a carman to come by soon and inspect some cars.

60 Days Notice: An old switch lock secures the gate to the Bonner, Montana lumber mill owned by Stimson Lumber Co. and servered by Montana Rail Link. Last week, Stimson gave its employees 60 days ... (more)

Passing UP's historical marker near MP 305 on the former LA&SL line, this eastbound train has about another forty five minutes before it reaches Vegas and its crew change point.

Huey Long Bridge widening program to increase hwy lanes - two steel towers to be removed and replaced by a longer rr span and concrete towers. Track 1 has new spans with track 2 being replaced th... (more)

This uncommon crossing signal still guards a long-disused private crossing near Elliston, VA. The two lamps stay lit until a train approaches, then they go out as the train nears.

Stan, the president of the W&I, commands his train into the small yard.

An SP crew change on the eastbound Sunset Limited.

"Back 'er up and lets try this again."