Locally, cabooses are used to cover long back-up moves on the main line. It's nice to see one get the respect, and fresh paint, this duty deserves!
William Stroudley's 0-4-2, No.214, Gladstone was built at Brighton in 1882. It was the first of a class which later consisted of 36 engines which managed the London, Brighton and South Coast Railw... (more)
Here's a loco new to RP. USA side tank 5012 (often referred as Bonsal 7) rests on blocks near the Spencer roundhouse. There were plans to restore this loco before 604 & 1925 were withdrawn from s... (more)
Sierra #3 is putting away equipment after a day of filming an episode of "The Big Valley". The Jamestown depot would later burn but the red freight house still stands. The #3 is currently schedule... (more)
Close-up of a low speed, staged collision between a loaded coal train and a school bus. Click Here to see what happened afterwards... (more)
M of W fellow grinds a field weld on new rail behind the passenger station in Williamson, WV. Date of the weld is chalked on the side of the rail. Folk art on the tool box cover is cute. Look c... (more)
A former Rail Cruise America F9PH is being rebuilt by NS for use on office car specials. Here is it seen going for a spin on the turntable in the early morning before being shoved into the shop.
A former Rail Cruise America F9PH is being rebuilt by NS for use on office car specials.
Former New Haven FL9'a await rebuilding at the old Rock Island Silvis, Il shop.
In case you were wondering, this is a "K-Boose".
"Right in her own front yard". Rock Island train bound for Columbus Junction with former CRIP #1247 on the point.
NS coal drag makes its way thru Elmore Yard and cabooses used for mineruns, as it heads down the Gilbert Branch. Track to the upper right heads toward Princeton and the Hill at Clark Gap.
This appears to be some type of mine critter made from an ALCO.
One of Frisco's two Bicentennial cabooses, #1776, brings up the rear of the display train with SCL U36B 1776 on the point.