C&NW 411 rolls westbound towards the West Union Depot during the Illinois Railway Museum's Cabin Fever winter event.

On the Tracks. The EA for B&O, along with the E1 for Santa Fe and the E2 for UP, was part of EMC's first streamlined passenger diesels designed to operate as standalone units versus the pr... (more)

An eleven car El Capitan, ATSF 21, is seen on the move at 60 MPH, east of Trinidad in 1940. Otto Perry photo, from my collection.

Southern Railroad of New Jersey's former Bessemer & Lake Erie F7s are getting a thorough washing in preparation for repainting. Eventually 727 would receive a red, white and black livery based on... (more)

This image is kind of special because it's one of the last photos taken by the legendary Otto Conrad Perry. He died at his home in Colorado on December 23rd 1970, two days after his 76th birthday.... (more)

Covered Wagon Convergence. A quartet of vintage EMDs occupies the exhibit tracks ned to Central Avenue at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Illinois on August 28, 2022. BN-3 (née-CBQ 9... (more)

Preserved relics sit next to the active main.

While Canadian Pacific’s Royal Canadian Pacific luxury train pauses at Lake Louise, Alberta, on September 13, 2002, a westbound sulphur train, led by CP GE AC4400CW No. 9382, rumbles by on the n... (more)

At least its looking good. The WAB 671 sits in the museum in Bellevue, Ohio for people to enjoy. Another locomotive that needs money and a chance to get back in service.

On January 7th, 2023 the Mass Bay Rail Enthusiasts chartered a special train on the Conway Scenic Railroad. The trip featured the matching Boston & Maine 1949 F7As owned by the 470 Railroad Club. ... (more)

On January 7th, 2023 the Mass Bay Rail Enthusiasts chartered a special train on the Conway Scenic Railroad. The trip featured the matching Boston & Maine 1949 F7As owned by the 470 Railroad Club. ... (more)

Mass Coastal 2011 and the Dinner Train crosses over Cohasset Narrows in Buzzards Bay, Bourne, MA

AT&SF train 17, The Super Chief, glides downgrade on Raton Pass with a nice looking set of F7s leading the way, in 1950. Otto Conrad Perry photo, from my collection.

A set of EMD FTs lead 81 cars west, just west of Suwanee New Mexico, on September 2nd 1946. Otto Conrad Perry photo, from my collection.

Southern Pacific E9A #6051 takes up the rear on the California State Railroad Museum's Polar Express excursion with Santa Fe F7A #347C in the background welcoming passengers.