A southbound ethanol train rolls along the Hudson River.

Smokin' CSXT 7307's sun-glassed engineer checking out the photographer in Newburgh's river front park while flying over a trompe-l'œil mural of scenes from the troubled town.

A threatening sky opens up just in time to light not only the northbound freight, but also Bear Mountain Bridge in the distance. Sometimes those 2 hour waits in the freezing cold pay off!

A southbound River Line train makes its way along the west bank of the Hudson River in this view from the top of the "Walkway Over The Hudson". This new park is perhaps better known by its former... (more)

After passing through the nearby town of Kingston NY, CSX 9048 continues southbound over Wilbur Trestle on the CSXT River Sub.

Q232 pass the West Point station as viewed from Garrison New York.

Now leaning into the curve below Storm King Mountain, Q110 had been held at CP 52 for about 1/2 hour. President Bush delivered the commencement address at West Point this particular year and all ... (more)

A southbound CSX fright crosses a low trestle where Popolopen Creek meets the mighty Hudson River. Bear Mountain Bridge is in the background.

Stacks move south quickly on this CSX hotshot as it nears the crossing for Bradley Hill Road. I believe that this train is Q164. If if is, it came from 59th Street in Chicago, IL and is on its wa... (more)

A northbound crosses Esopus Creek on CSX's River Line.

Q433 winds south along the Hudson. Nikon D50 70-300mm. www.railroad-photography.com

An early morning K277 works upgrade towards the Haverstraw Tunnel. Nikon D50 70-300mm. www.railroad-photography.com

Now the foliage season is over, Q154 with 6000 HP of headend power is passing by Iona Island on a clear and cool Saturday morning.