The lead unit of a derailed SB UP train. The 3 crew members reportedly rode the trip out with minimal injuries. Reported to have derailed, then collided with a NB UP, before going down the emba... (more)

4814 rests in the Coal River about five miles south of St. Albans after hitting a mud slide. CSX 295 and several loaded hoppers were also involved, but did not get wet.

Amtrak 90224 shows off her new hood ornament after a semi failed to clear the crossing at Russell Rd.

Aftermath of catastrophic head-on collision. Southbound lead by RS-32 2020 and GP-35 2384 hit 4 FA's. Note FB tossed up on the embankment. 2020 remains are under the coach. The fuel fire delayed c... (more)

I found these two units on a setout track in Albia, Iowa. If anybody knows what happened to them let me know.

One more shot of the cleanup of the Broker derailment showing a ripped tender loaded onto a flat. Ansco color/color corrected in P/S

On February 6, 1951, the PRR's "Broker" derailed at excessive speed on a temporary trestle killing 85 and injuring 500 in one of the worst ever rail accidents in America. This picture was taken ... (more)

What used to be the signal at the east end of Benson is laying on the ground as workers install a section of Panel track after the derailment

Rounding out my series of wreck cleanup shots is likely LV #23, a "no name" train, westbound for Lehighton, Pa., passing the cleanup at restricted speed. Thanks to Railfan & Railroad for help ID'... (more)

Since nobody seemed to be bothered by me shooting pictues, I went in a little closer and got this. Maybe you will be able to recognize a long lost relative who worked for the LV at the time.

In this picture, you see a set of bogies being lifted by a derrick. Its a study in RR employee hierarchy of the day...the workers in the foreground, and the bosses, who appear to be standing in t... (more)

Continuing my series of shots from a LV wreck cleanup, in this view I have crossed the tracks and we watch as a crane has a load of ties out of the gondola ready to drop. The man in the foregroun... (more)

In those days the RRs cleaned up their own messes. A LV work train with 2 cranes is dispatched to clear a path.

This is my first box of Kodachrome, I stumbled upon this LV freight derailment wreck site where a gang was working to clear the mess. Steam only had one more year on the LV; by this time it was r... (more)

Norfolk Southern Derrick NS 540037, former Virginian Railway B37, in action at Park Street.