On a quite Sunday like this, Main Street West Brownsville probably sees more trains than cars

A night of extremely cold air has left the skies crystal clear this morning, allowing for this sharp telephoto shot on the massive Marcy Trestle

Our well laid plans for the day were blown to pieces when D703 arrived in Johnstown with this freshly painted GP30 Slug on the point. Seen here existing the Riverside Tunnel on the ensuing chase. ... (more)

Another railroad that has taken big steps towards uniformity; a pair of WE GP35s are seen here switching Mingo Yard. Train is in Ohio, photographer is in West Virginia.

This shot is full with evidence of Akron's rich railroad history. The paved path next to the New Castle Sub is the old Eire mainline, while the large grass lot and bus terminal was the location of... (more)

The only negative in the recent increase in traffic on the Rook Sub has been the regularly appearance of CSX units. However, with massive bridges like this being the norm on the line, I can't real... (more)

Among one of the more visually simulating locations in railroading, the Flats area of Cleveland is an interesting intersection of industry, commercial skyscrapers and various elevated modes of tra... (more)

The recession hasn't seem to effect the AVR. The Sunday sections of AVR 1 (AVR Glenwood Yard to NS Island Avenue Yard) features three engines and a massive 49 car train.

Just a few short years ago it was a nice surprise to actually have an unit in the AVR paint scheme on an AVR train. Since then, the shortline has taken great strides towards respectability; matchi... (more)

Warbonnet 682 is a long way from home rails. Seen here passing the old P&LE station on a cold, grey Pittsburgh winter day.

Beck's Run use to mark the eastern end of the J&L Steel Works, featuring an interchange yard and bridge spanning Carson street. Today, J&L has been replaced with the UPMC medical center and condos... (more)

While winter is closer to the end that the beginning, the lightly failing snow serves a reminder why the Bailey Mine has been loading at maximum capacity lately. N72 is one of eight trains to be l... (more)

The old 'juice train' is seen here running on the spilt grade at Kent. The lower tracks are the original B&O mainline, while the high tracks are the Eire main. Obviously, the B&O survives today as... (more)

When I asked the crew when they were going to stop buying such nice trucks and start buying locomotives, their response was 'just you wait.'

This is what you get when other railroads beat you to the River. Completed in 1931, the P&WV Connelsville Extension features four massive trestles and numerous smaller bridges between its namesake... (more)