Working in the Elements. In yet another day of the immoderate weather we had in Columbia, with some ominous clouds nearby, the local Y102 heads back toward town on the Eastover Sub to work... (more)

Commodities. So far as I know, anyway, we don't see many gypsum trains in Columbia these days, but I got word from friends that this one was headed our way early on this Sunday morning. I ... (more)

Reflections. This High Hood duo of NS 5230 and 5004 have been in Andrews Yard for awhile now, but usually mated with another unit in the lead. This week, however, they've been working alon... (more)

Hill Climb. The local Y102 climbs a short grade on the NIT, short for New Industrial Track, which was built in the 1960s to serve a local industrial park in Columbia. While there are lots ... (more)

Past the Searchlight. The daily NS 192 mixed freight passes the remnant single-aspect searchlight signal on its way to Andrews Yard. It is my understanding this is an old Seaboard signal, ... (more)

Northbound Through the Junction. The S&A moves slowly through Devine Junction toward Andrews Yard, where it will rest only a few hours before leading NS 12R north toward Charlotte, NC.

Let's Get Out of Town. A fairly short NS 243 takes a load of empty containers through Columbia, on the way from the Port at Charleston, SC to Atlanta, GA.

Late for my Appointment. A very, very late Silver Star, running late due to mechanical issues experienced around Tampa, departs Columbia toward Camden and Hamlet.

Heading Out on the Forth. The Aberdeen to Edinburgh CrossCountry train crosses the Forth Bridge at South Queensferry. The fact that just one of the three cantilever structures of the bridg... (more)

Waiting for the Train. With the majestic Forth Bridge in the background, a ScotRail DMU approaches Dalmeny on its way toward Edinburgh.

Busy, Busy. A ScotRail train heads westerly out of the busy Waverley Station. In the background is the North British Station Hotel, now known as the Balmoral.

High Speed Transit. Heading for London Euston from Edinburgh, this passenger train flies by Slateford Station.

Breitling, Anyone? The Edinburgh Tram heads down Princes Street with Edinburgh Castle in the background.

Passing through Queensferry. On a recent trip to Edinburgh, I took a morning and headed up to Queensferry to photograph the beautiful Forth Bridge. When getting ready to depart Dalmeny, I ... (more)

Southbound Through the Countryside. I was on my way from Columbia, SC to Greer, SC to see my aunt when I happened upon the CPDR moving a GE Turbine from the facility outside of Greenville ... (more)