From this vantage point, you can see how the Type F (top, as indicated by the 'F70DE' lettering cast into it, Type H couplers have an 'H' cast into them) and Type E (bottom) couplers differ extens... (more)
Known as “Rocky” by the Great Northern, this trademark mountain goat perched atop a rock would become the official trademark for that railroad in 1936. For much of its life Rocky would be enc... (more)
The LIRR's fleet of M7s bask in afternoon sunlight while the numerous double slip switches get a workout moving trains in and out of West Side Yard. This yard will be covered up to 11th Street wit... (more)
130 pound mainline rail along N&W's now abandoned Bluestone Branch near the town of Coopers. Installed in 1930 at the peak of N&W steam and electrification, these rails and remaining N&W infrastru... (more)
The guys spent part of the afternoon on section work in the rain and mud today installing a new frog in a switch leading to the yardage along Park Street.