The final few passengers take their time boarding the Denali Star at the depot in downtown Anchorage. This train would depart on time 17 minutes later.
After crossing the Tanana River the railroad arrives in the small town of Nenana. Although the sun is relative low on the horizon it is still more than two hours to sunset. In a somewhat unusual o... (more)
The south freight crosses the large bridge across the Tanana River in Nenana, just about 2 hours out of Fairbanks. This two man crew is still 10 hours away from their home terminal of Anchorage on... (more)
Alaska Railroad SD70MACs 4325 and 4326 head south with the Denali Star as the roll through the curve at MP 360 near Healy Alaska on what is turning out to be a decent weather day. The Denali Star ... (more)