ATSF 1790 is seen assisting ATSF EMC E3 11 and its mate, as they leave Raton with a twelve car El Capitan streamliner in 1945. Otto Conrad Perry photo from my collection.
On the 2nd day of excursions, the 261 heads west through Augusta, a popular spot to shoot this train at. The weather conditions faired more favorable on this day, with no rain to be seen.
Hammering through Oblivion. The Black Hills Central Railroad's two saddle-tank, articulated, compound Mallet Locomotives combine forces in a smoky run-by for photographers as part of the li... (more)
Two of a kind. Two of a kind may be a common hand in poker, but it's certainly not a common hand when it comes to steam tourist railroads. Outside of the Colorado Narrow Gauge lines, it is... (more)