The ubiquitous fireweed frame the northbound Denali Star on a damp summer morning in the Last Frontier. After making her station stop south of "downtown" Talkeetna, the Star accelerates through t... (more)

The southbound Denali Star heads into the cut just north of Reves siding. To the left is what looks to be the former mainline before a recent realignment. The end of the run from Fairbanks to Anch... (more)

Two SD70MACs wheel the 19 car and nearly 1800 ft long pride of the fleet southbound at nearly 60 MPH. The Denali Star (train 230) makes a 12 hr and 356 mile run to and from Fairbanks 7 days a wee... (more)

Two SD70MACs up front wheel the southbound Denali Star at nearly 60 MPH through the wilds of Ft. Richardson Army Base as they approach the home signal at the north end of Reves siding, MP 129.2 an... (more)

It happened to be my birthday, so to celebrate after work my friend Frank and I decided to try to get this very rare shot. It's rare in that you need access to Ft. Richardson Army base and you ha... (more)

Alaska Railroad's southbound Denali Star crosses the Talkeetna Spur Road in Talkeetna while the elusive Mt. McKinley makes an appearance

The pride of Alaska's passenger fleet the Southbound Denali Star is approaching Cantwell, AK on a beautiful fall day. Fall comes early in Alaska and this was a great day to be in Alaska.

The very last northbound Denali Star passenger train of the season is seen crossing the famous Riley Creek bridge just a few moments from its stop inside Denali National Park. This view from belo... (more)

The second to last southbound Denali Star passenger train of the 2008 season is seen just a few moments outside of its stop at the park. The train is just about to cross the park road and the sun... (more)

The passengers on the Southbound Denali Star are enjoying the fall colors on a mild Alaskan Fall day.

Living in Colorado I am used to seeing various fall colors. However I wasn't expecting these fantastic colors in Alaska so early in September.

The pride of the passenger department the Southbound Denali Star rolls across the summit of Broad Pass 2343' high. Not much by western standards but the fall colors are truly impressive.

ARR's Director of Passenger Operations chats with the brakeman on the southbound Denali Star as it makes it's scheduled stop at Denali National Park. ARR business car #2000, the Aurora, brings up ... (more)

View from the back platform of ARR business car #2000 as it rolls south on the rear of the Denali Star on the ARR mainline. Fall comes early in Alaska and the foothills of the Alaska Range are aw... (more)

Early Autumn colors trackside as the northbound Denali Star meets her southbound counterpart.