An ICG train departs East St. Louis. The Paducah built SD20 was rebuilt from a UP SD24.

S3307 works a loaded Bauxite train from Calcine Refinery, to Kwinana.

A Springfield bound train along I-44 and just a few minutes after departing Lindenwood yard, St. Louis, MO. The SD45 shows off the unique L-shaped windshield option that only a few roads went for.... (more)

CN A408 splits the Gilman coaling towers with a timeless Illinois Central SD70 duo on point. Seeing IC SD70's fly up and down the old main is a treat that can still be shot.

Chicago and Northwestern AS616M 1561 at Iron Mountain, MI June 1972. The 1561 was built in January 1952 and rebuilt by EMD in 1962 with a 567C prime mover and EMD long hood. The 1561 was retired i... (more)

Cash strapped Northwestern was eager to pick up power wherever and provided a home for many great “orphans” like the ex-MKT re-engined Baldwin. Photographer unknown.

As Labor Day evening turns to night, Alabama Southern's Artesia Turn pauses just outside Coker, Alabama as they wait for the ABS yard crew in Tuscaloosa to make room for their Artesia - Tuscaloosa... (more)

Alabama Southern 222 (Reform - Tuscaloosa - Reform) grinds its way under an old wooden overpass just outside Elrod, Ala. on their way to Tuscaloosa. The under side of the bridge also serves as the... (more)

A pair of high hood SD24s bracket an Alco as a Fox River Valley Railroad train passes through Granville. Tom Kidd photo.

Burlington Northern SD9 6124 in hump service at Pasco WA July 1972. The 6124 was built as Great Northern 597 in April 1958 and retired in October 1983. Vincent Porrecca Photo from my Collection.

A trio of Chessie System GP15Ts is seen departing the east end of Barr Yard. Tom Golden photo.

In the morning light, locomotives of Watco's Alabama Southern prepare to take on their various duties along the railroad.

Chicago and Northwestern AS16M 1495 at Marshfield WI November 1973. The 1495 was built as MKT 1583 in October 1951. It was rebuilt by EMD in March 1960 with an EMD 567 and renumbered MKT 138. In 1... (more)

During the fall harvest seasons in the mid-1970s, the Chicago & North Western would bring out the fleet of elderly F3 and F7 locomotives to assist in handling the increased traffic level. Unknown... (more)