The engineer obviously likes his picture being taken - Railfans are, after all, not exactly a common sight in Kazakhstan.

Also note that the train is a Spanish Talgo trainset, not w... (more)

The impact driver rattles away at the bolts that hold the covers in place following the diagnosis of the ACWR 6918. From here, the Electrician/Mechanic, Rob Dickson, will have the engine sent to S... (more)

After the work is complete, the mechanic removes the blue lock that protected him from any movement into the track where he was working.

ACWR 6918 is suffering from high voltage circuit shorted to the frame.The generator is disconnected to troubleshoot. During inspection, ACWR Electrician, Rob Dickson, discovered shrapnel from the ... (more)

Cab shot of MBTA MPI MP36PH-3C 011. TAKEN WITH PERMISSION.

I've always thought how cool it would be to have a family member who is a railroad engineer or conductor. A local mom takes her son to see off his dad working the cab of Amtrak's California Zephyr... (more)

A Murazze Vado (Tuscany), due to the landslide of a hill, the locomotive Espresso 572 bis, Bari to Trieste, from the south, ending derails across the tracks of the North-South. In a few moments th... (more)

The Control Stand of MBTA EMD F40PH-2C 1066 at the Boston Engine Terminal in Somrville, Massachusetts on November 11, 2012.

Tom Golden photo.

Early morning as Sir Cecil A Cochrane raises steam in Marley Hill shed

On an awesome Friday afternoon in November, Union Pacific 7749 brings a short passenger special through Davis along the Cal-P corridor. A total of about 15 people were lucky enough to ride this tr... (more)

In the Scranton roundhouse, AKA "the barn," Bruce and Kevin were prepping steam locomotive CN 2-8-2 No. 3254 for the days run after repairs the day before. They were using a fork lift to replace t... (more)

ACWR Mechanical Services employee, Rob Dickson, uses the braille method to repair an auxiliary generator for Charah. This company handles the waste product from the neighboring Progress Energy pla... (more)

"Going to hand signs 48" comes over the radio just before the conductor gives a steady sign to the engineer as they kick a center beam into the yard.

Controller of #419 at notch 4 because softening coals of the new generator