Atlantic Coast Line 501 is an EMC E3 diesel locomotive built in November 1939 for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. ACL 501 was a sole EMC E3 survivor, but was rebuilt as a E6 before being sold of... (more)

While waiting for the roundhouse door to be opened, Southern FP7A 6133, makes a fine sight on this cool November evening.

Grham County shay #1925 simering, ready for the next run.

Former ACL 250 ton Derrick 65358 and later CSX 985250 has arrived at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer. The crane was donated to the museum by a private individual and was moved ... (more)

Former ACL 250 ton Derrick 65358 and later CSX 985250 has arrived at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer. The crane was donated to the museum by a private individual and was moved ... (more)

On a cold February evening the North Carolina Transportation Museum hosts a dinner train for couples wanting to ride the rails while being elegantly dined! This photographer got to ride around on ... (more)

The DPU shoves hard on the rear of 154 as they make their way through Kannapolis. 154 now runs with DPU power on a fairly regular basis.

SOU 6900 rests outside of the Bob Julian Roundhouse at the NCTM. Just imagine, 6900, 6901, 6913, and 6914 pulling a string of silver streamlined passenger cars. Ah, one can dream!

The Leviathan replica has been traveling throughout the year to different spots around the Country along with the "United States" replica (Lincoln Funeral Train Car) for the 150th anniversary of P... (more)

Southern 2601 leads the passenger train that tours the NC Transportation Museum past the Bob Julian Roundhouse on a very hot spring afternoon on April 16th,2015.

A few days prior to National Train Day on May 9th, Southern Railway GP30 2601 belonging to the North Carolina Transportation Museum and Southern Railway SD40 3170 belonging to Norfolk Southern res... (more)

Norfolk & Western shop forces have just completed the building of Class J 4-8-4 streamlined steam locomotive #611 on May 30, 1950 and are showing it off to families and friends. The J was rolled o... (more)

The mixed company at the North Carolina Transportation Museum's Streamliners at Spencer event provided colorful opportunities for photos, including this trio of Fs, Chicago & North Western F7A 411... (more)

The North Carolina Transportation Museum's roundhouse and turntable were full of Streamliners on Thursday, May 29, including almost all variants of EMD E and F units as well as Alco FA and PA mode... (more)

This is the view from the top of one of two Iowa Pacific dome cars assigned to the North Carolina Transportation Museum's Autumn Leaf Special Excursions in Fall 2012. I was one of three car hosts ... (more)