Oh, yes we do understand Annie. Take the best product of the first generation, make it better, and she’s still on the job almost 65 years later.

Has anyone done a book on the GP10? They are ubiquitous products of a great rebuild program and deserve recognition for longevity, superior service as well a looks, if you disregard the “frog-e... (more)

Back when they still had some reputation a matched of a late model EMDs wheels a northbound mixed merchandise train through the city at a good clip.

As I recall this was coming thru the former C of G Yard. There so many in those days I still marvel that they are gone. The show was over by 1974 though.

Something about the Alco trucks makes these look better. Photo by Tom Sink. I miss him.

Northbound inbound train on the CSX to nowhere, the former SAL main, now truncated in northern North Carolina. This train would run to the north end of the yard and back in, the default way of do... (more)

SOO got 10 of these very early version 30s (Note the little fairing between the engine compartment and the radiator). Photo by unknown.

Looking resplendent in one of the best cheapo paint jobs, this new unit is out back at the old enginehouse.

Another classy repaint. From my collection. Photo by Michael Dolenski. Anybody know his whereabouts?

Another classy repaint. From my collection. Photo by Tom Sink.

Interior of beautifully restored Peoria and Eastern Caboose performs as Caboose/mascot/shoving platform/customer relations car on Indiana Boxcar’s Vermillion Valley Railroad. Despite some memor... (more)

Beautifully restored Peoria and Eastern Caboose performs as Caboose/mascot/shoving platform/customer relations car on Indiana Boxcar’s Vermillion Valley Railroad.

Looking great in the one ray of sunshine the came out this nasty day, a former EMCO, ex LTVX Cab unit shares the spotlight with a beautifully restored Peoria and Eastern Caboose.

Northbound grain train waiting to depart this tiny town that was once an important junction. Probably my favorite SD40 configuration, a “basic” and a “cobra”.

An undergrad at MP, graduate of UP, and locomotive emeritus in a great paint scheme, this unit has finished switching for a good part of the day and is heading for home rails and return to Brewste... (more)