GO 119 rusts away in the weeds of the LRS yard. The little unit was built for the Union RR in 1949 and later became part of the LRS's large switcher fleet. The unit was painted into the LRS's red ... (more)

THe diesel will back the train to the boarding area and then have 2-8-0 SR 154 join it to pull the Three Rivers Rambler. The two little non-passengers will have a great story to tell their friends... (more)

The sign at the entrance to Cloquet Terminal's facility shows a steam locomotive. When this SW1 was delivered to the EJ&E this shortline's predecessor (Duluth & Northeastern) was 100% steam.

One of my favorite short lines, unfortunately now abandoned. It is a few miles from the interchange with the Southern at Tye River.

How about a chorus of "Am I blue?"

One of many interesting wood trestles on the C&G

Formerly of the Mahoning Valley RY, this EMD SW1 is now a remote control unit for the OHCR. This old switcher is seen here sitting on old Aliquippa and Southern trackage underneath the Aliquippa-A... (more)

Running behind the tower to the yard. Became BN 97.

Became BN #97.

AF Railway Industries SW1 leads a DS4-4-1000 and S12 in what would be a dream consist, if they were fired up. All three are awaiting mechanical work, I believe, at Pureland Industrial Park. The EM... (more)

The La Crosse PM switch job powered by a SW-1 works the east end of the yard near the Grand Crossing interlocking. The CNW geep is working a part of the remaining CNW track in the area that made i... (more)

Columbus & Greenville SW1 #505 resting at Greenwood, MS || May 1972

"The Kernel" sits in the rail yard of Colorado Sweet Gold processing center in Johnston, CO. #63 was purchased used by the Great Western Railway in 1958. It was then sold to Coors Biotech and the... (more)

A mill switcher waits the call for more plant chores.