BNSF 2744 leads a transfer from the BNSF to the MNA in Joplin.

Not a scenic spot, but an interesting one. M&NA's Carthage turn is on ex-MP track as it crosses above CPKC's ex-KCS main, and ex-SL-SF secondary. Interesting power on turn, with ex-FEC GP40-2 le... (more)

The turn is back from Carthage and almost home as its ex-FEC leader starts across the bridge above CPKC.

TNER 3054 leads a short local on the Missouri and Northern Arkansas Railroad in Jolpin Missouri.

You never know what road name to expect on G&W. This T&N loco - originally a MKT GP40 - is not far from its old stomping grounds as it enters M&NA yard on Joplin's west side. Crews have to hate ... (more)

An Alco FA unit and a Baldwin AS-16 sit at Joplin. Mo. Both have been re-engined with EMD prime movers. I was a newly-minted USAF pilot driving on leave from Lubbock, TX to Hackensack, NJ.

Traffic signals were red, the big yellow and orange diesel had headlights blazing and horn honking, and two flagmen (second one in orange shirt is visible near bus mirror) were on the ground tryin... (more)

KCS dodger awaits its crew.

The Katy local from Parsons, KS waits for a new crew.

At the start of a great chase, KCS Train H-KCSH-11 passes the site of Joplin Union Depot on the KCS Heavener Sub.

Between the all Belle consist (the rear unit being one quarter of the former... (more)

Southbound thru Joplin, MO, with another piece of the great state of Wyoming in tow.

Southbound #95 with three white SD40-2's. Shot, I believe, from the Route 43 overpass.

As if to underscore that Railamerica is a coast to coast operation they fielded this combo on the local on some of the rattiest track around. The operation to the right has a field full of old tr... (more)

One last look at the Rocket Train? We know the Space Shuttles retire this year. Time will only tell if this is the last run of Rocket Motors for a while south. The Rocket Train has always been a ... (more)

This M&NA train just left downtown Joplin with a cut of cars for the yard on the southwest side of town over former Frisco trackage.