My final trip to the C&NW 40th Street Shops was just before May 22, 1956, the last day for C&NW steam in Chicago. The only operational steam locomotives I saw on this visit were several 0-6-0s and... (more)
Eastbound CB&Q passenger train to Chicago, The North Coast Limited, slows on approach to station stop at East Dubuque. Switches and signals in this area (expect for the block signal on the right) ... (more)
At Alyth diesel shops in Calgary, Alberta a nice set of CPR A-B-B-B-A units led by the 4030 wait to go east on a freight train. Very unusual to see all covered wagons in a set of 5 units.
A pair of UP E8's grace the front of the 'City of Hinkle' mixed train that ran between Spokane and Hinkle, Oregon. Today's train at Marshall, WA is short compared to others. It was an incredible... (more)