Occasionally, track laying still requires a human touch, such as these Union Pacific men adjusting Pandrol clips while putting down the third main line through between North Platte and Gibbon, Neb... (more)

The Back Shop on the grounds of the former Southern Railway complex in Spencer, NC, is an impressive building anytime of day. But it really stands out on a recent night photo shoot. The North Caro... (more)

Lake State Railway recently unveiled a preserved piece of Michigan Central Railroad history at its Saginaw, Michigan headquarters. The Wig Wag-style signal that once protected the State Street cr... (more)

An unusual view of "the longest passenger train in the world" (Auto Train,) as seen from the old B&O "Moonlight Dome" on the rear of Amtrak Train 90, "The Palmetto."

Self guided Funicular de Montjuïc arriving to the top.

Main hall of Francia Station ( 1929), now point of departure for short and mid distance trains. Only a few long distance are now departing from here: Talgo train `Torre de Oro´ to Sevilla, Alvia ... (more)

Barcelona Intermodal Port seen from Montjuïc Castle

Heavy 16 axles "Torpedo" cars with molten pig iron, which were brought from the blast furnace "Rogesa" in Dillingen to Völklingen with an electric locomotive, to the Saarstahl steelworks nearby, ... (more)

When the days are short and that 7:00 a.m. call time gets you up in complete darkness, its only natural to want to either rub the sleep from your eyes or drink hot coffee from that favorite mug as... (more)

Look up! This tourist guide has wisely brought his group into Grand Central Terminal fairly early on a Saturday morning and has them admiring the many features that make this such a special place ... (more)

Where shall I go today? The 9:43 to Poughkeepsie is the pick of the bunch, locomotive hauled and headed up the east bank of the Hudson River. But with an hour to go until departure time, I'll enjo... (more)

The 2011 Santa Train only stops to distribute goodies at scheduled location but Santa is a trouper, dispensing a friendly wave and a hearty “Ho ho ho” all along the line.

Minturn yard—2009
Overgrown by grass and weeds, Minturn yard looks like this in the Union Pacific era—no trains, and only rusty rails sadly leading to nowhere—on June 15, 2009.

Following a low-speed derailment that knocked a couple cars on the ground. The lead has taken the upright portion of the train to Union Station and now the ground crews go to work on the downed c... (more)