Heading to Painted Post, these two ALCOs smoke up the grade. It is always a treat for me to see ALCOs running in revenue service. New York state has the distinction of having the most operating ... (more)

A view of a locomotive we rarely get to see. If the locomotive was moving, never want to see. WNYP's pit has M636 #637 atop, awaiting traction motor replacement.

A look inside WNYP's new work shed. 637 will be getting traction motors replaced. Thanks to the WNYP for their hospitality.

It's off to work they go, just as the Livonia Avon & Lakeville has since 1965.

A new coupler for this fine looking Alco, the third stop on my EMPIRE ALCO TOUR 2010. New York state has the largest number of running ALCOs in the United States. By Summer's end, I hope to chro... (more)

WNYP C430 heads west to deliver hoppers in Olean late this afternoon. Originally owned by New York Central, then PC and Conrail, it served on the Morristown & Erie as #16., Looking good in WNYP l... (more)

It is almost time for this old ALCO to leave the nest--again. This vetteran has served the Cartier and the Susquehanna. LAL received eight of the former Cartier units, of which three are going t... (more)

With a new coat of orange on its' nose and mechanical service, this MLW M636 will soon leave the friendly confines of the Cohocton shop. Thanks Bill for the info and the tour. Taken with the per... (more)

NYCH 21, on the carfloat, heads over from Greenville to Brooklyn .

Nicely done. Another pearl runs on the Livonia Avon & Lakevilee system.

Extensive rebuild of former Susquehanna C430 is underway. Seen here at Livonia Avon & Lakeville shop.

Waiting for a crew in the morning sun.

ALCO pair start their workday. LAL 420 was once LIRR 200.

Another of LAL's ALCOs is off to work.

Just out of the barn, LAL RS 1 gets prepped for the work day.