A visitor from the northwest enjoys the afternoon sun at the Lake Superior Transportation Museum.

Sooner or later it was bound to happen. The remaining three GP40-2s in original paint were assigned as the sole power to the company work train. Unfortunately they departed Anchorage with just two... (more)

The Alaska Railroad has decided to upgrade the APU spur and as such has been replacing track panels between the AK Mill and CEI. Today I caught the company work train backing down the spur to ball... (more)

There is still a bit of fall color hanging around Alaska and the back lighting helps to show it off along with the jointed rail along Turnagain Arm at Indian. The company work train has just made ... (more)

The prime movers of two SD70MAC's have been shut down after a successful load test, and blue flags removed, as the Alaska Railroads' Anchorage Shops return to peacefulness.

The company work train is about to cross the Parks Highway just about a mile or two south of Hurricane where they will tie up for the night. They train is moving material for the overpass that is ... (more)

A Whittier bound freight makes the tight corner at McHugh Creek with a long freight in tow. This picture really shows the vastness that is Alaska. The train is following the shores of Turnagain Ar... (more)

ARR 3006 crosses C Street in front of the Alaska Railroad's General Office Building en-route to the APU spur to switch out several customers. The APU Spur is the closest thing o street running the... (more)

With the forecast for the week showing sour weather, rain, clouds, and cold, a few moments of sunshine was a blessing as Alaska Railroad's Glacier Discovery trots South along the Turnagain ... (more)

After a challenging 40 minute hike through bear infested woods that left us soaked from head to toe and exhausted, and a quick refresh course on Lumberjack 101 thanks to Blaze, we were rewarded wi... (more)

Over 7000 feet of manifest destined for Whittier and a barge for the lower 48 rolls along the Turnagain Arm a midst beautiful Fall colors on a gloomy Fall morning. Three of Alaska Railroad's beaut... (more)

Crossing the beautiful salmon-filled Placer Creek, Alaska Railroad's Glacier Discover is dwarfed by the majestic scenery of the Bear Valley.

The last State Fair train crosses the Matanuska River on its way to Palmer to take another load of fair goers back down to Anchorage.

The Glacier Discovery passes by Bird Point after meeting a northbound cruise train at Indian. The SD70MAC on the point was a treat as the train usually runs with a Geep at both ends.

Each year the Alaska RR will run special passenger trains on the weekend to the Alaska State Fair in Palmer as a way to help alleviate traffic congestion in Palmer. The trains seem to be well rece... (more)