The Southern heritage unit is the solo leader on a grain, approaching Oltorf St in south Austin

L34 eastbound cruising thru Garland with a long train to Wylie World.

A northbound manifest passes downtown Austin

L34 eastbound cruising thru Garland with a long train to Wylie World.

L34 departing Dallas yard eastbound to Wylie Texas.

A Z train cruises west out of Smithville

Rare as hen's teeth, even in 1982, this unit is a little gem, somebody's bet and historical, having been a switcher at the builder's plant many years ago. Photo by Dave Petke, from my collecion. ... (more)

A work train rounds the curve in downtown Austin

MLDNL slows into downtown Austin

AMARILLO TX Oct 8 1988 — Burlington Northern GP38-2 2151 awaits an assignment. EMD built the unit as Fort Worth & Denver 2151 in June 1980. Note different color rectangular patch above the front... (more)

It's a hot, sticky, and muggy late evening in the fields outside Panhandle, TX as BNSF 695 leads a local into a transfer yard for the Panhandle & Western.

Mixed consist going fast. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Cresson turn westbound

Heritage unit 7018 arrived at Wylie TX on Wednesday evening leading the 169. Will depart tonight on the 166 to Shreveport.

Inspection train arriving Wylie yard in hot summer heat at 102 deg F. I would imagine this crew was probably sweating a lot with no AC in the cab of that GP38.