Double-heading was common on the old South African Railways, but seldom happened in 2007. This event was the highlight of steam operations in South Africa in 2007.

NS deadhead move 957 rolls westbound by the west end of the siding at Washington enroute from Roanoke to Bristol and eventually Knoxville. Huge kudos should go out to the folks at TVRM/NS for maki... (more)

Cumbres Vista. The crew DRGW 485 takes in the afternoon vista from the summit of Cumbres Pass, as they pause just west of Cumbres Station before proceeding down the 4% grade to Chama. Of ... (more)

Black and white in color. The nose of NS 1030 is framed by PC and NYC Heritage units.

When One's Not Enough. What's a railfan from the steam-starved East to do The answer, at least in 2009, was to Go West to Michigan, where eight locomotives were gathering. Here fo... (more)

Late morning silhouette
Nevada Northern 2-8-0 No. 93 pulls a short freight over Steptoe Creek fill near East Ely, Nevada on a cold February 8, 2004. NNRy operates these special photo tr... (more)

The last working example of her class crosses the Swartvlei about 30 minutes after sunset.

Well, if for no other reason then something new - Great Western #90 and leads an eight car consist back from Paradise, PA to the station in Ronks, PA, otherwise known as the Strasburg depot.

During D&SNG's Railfest, a mixed freight leaves Silverton, Colorado, on the morning of August 24, 2010.

National Railways of Zimbabawe Garratt steam locomotive #512 leads a special as it crosses the Zimbabawe River from Zimbabwe to Zambia, Africa. The mist from the famous Victoria Falls behind the c... (more)

Southern Pacific 4449 and Union Pacific 8444 race each other up Cajon Pass at tunnel #1. We could see SP 4449 coming through the cut and were surprised when UP 8444 came out of the tunnel at the s... (more)

The glow of Alna Center station's kerosene lanterns is the only light source for miles, until the last train of the day arrives. Greetings and paperwork are exchanged, and the train heads south to... (more)

This beautifully proportioned branch line engine was one of 100 introduced onto the South African Railways during 1949-1950. They replaced the Class 6 and 7 engines which were placed in service i... (more)

A crewman prepares B&SV 2-8-2 8419 for a day out on the line.

No. 8419 performs a photo runby during a special NRHS convention charter.