So many angles... Ex-SP 2613, built 4/72.

A pair of ex-PC GP35s rust away in storage at Altoona. GP9s, 30s, and a few SWs could all be found in storage at this time.

Back in 2006, a couple of crew members take a break from their cutting torches as they slowly reduce a string of WC SD45's to a pile of scrap at the former IC Woodcrest Shop.

My final trip to the C&NW 40th Street Shops was just before May 22, 1956, the last day for C&NW steam in Chicago. The only operational steam locomotives I saw on this visit were several 0-6-0s and... (more)

The Q2 Duplexes are reported to have been retired by '51 (wiki), but John was told that they died 6 months prior to his arrival in Crestline. Let the debate begin. Here are the largest non-artic... (more)

In 1946 four 25 year old F-19 C&O Pacifics were converted by the C&O to class L-1 Hudsons (490-493). They were modernized with new cast frames, Poppet valves, roller bearings on all axles, the lat... (more)

My final trip to the C&NW 40th Street Shops was just before May 22, 1956, the last day for C&NW steam in Chicago. The only operational steam locomotives I saw on this visit were several 0-6-0s and... (more)

My final trip to the C&NW 40th Street Shops was just before May 22, 1956, the last day for C&NW steam in Chicago. The only operational steam locomotives I saw on this visit were several 0-6-0s and... (more)

A huge assortment of stored Conrail engines could be found at East Altoona in the late 80's. Most wore faded blue paint, but there were still a few in PC black and even one or two in EL and Readi... (more)

3534 burnt down in NB some years ago and is being cannibalized little by little.

A sight not to often seen, here JLCX 010 ex-DEEX 010 has its cab ripped apart during its last hours of being a locomotive.

Former Belt Railway of Chicago #604 was brought by the A+M as a parts donor and some less useful remenants of it are seen here at the back of the shops. See more at www.youthwith.fotopic.net

Under the bridge at Larry's

Awaiting the scrapper's torch The end of the line has come to the Canadian Locomotive Company's CFA 16-4's on Canadian National. Lined up in London, Ontario is CN 9342 along with multiple... (more)

A lot has been moved around since my last visit. Most of the inner tracks at "Larry's Alley" are refurbished locomotives Geep 15s seem to be in vogue this year. I see that more ex Missabe have ... (more)