A double-headed freight featuring newly restored NN #81, and NN #93 is approaching Tunnel 2 in Robinson Canyon. This is a new location and angle for me, as some overcast allowed for some differen... (more)

Looking high wide and handsome as they used to say, newly restored #81 races north out of the yard with what was probably a pretty typical NN passenger train.

Our 3 day shoot is almost over, so it's time for a crew shot at Lavon Siding on the Hi-Line. As most steam fans know, operating and maintaining steam locomotives is an incredibly labor intensive ... (more)

Not the star of the show but looking good in the chill desert air No. 93 is pulling our railfan chase train to a location for photos of the new kid on the block, number 81. This Nevada Northern R... (more)

Yard outlined by the vastness of eastern Nevada. The newly restored steamer looks a little odd with those pumps mounted on the smokebox and a little anachronistic, them being one-lung machines.

A short freight has come along just in time to bring Nevada Northern’s hi-rail inspection vehicle to a stop before one of the wig-wag signals protecting motorists even in 2021.

After getting thoroughly soaked shooting in pouring rain, I've taken shelter under the coaling tower, trading the hazard of raindrops for the possibility of light to moderate bird droppings. The ... (more)

During the heyday of passenger travel, class 1 RR's generally prioritized passenger trains over freight, but the Nevada Northern was always a freight first line. Here we see #93 waiting patiently... (more)

D&RG 425 steams away from the engine house at Antonito, Colorado. That morning the Consolidation would team up with sister No. 168 (in the background) for the "Across the Railroad" excu... (more)

Denver & Rio Grande 425 is with D&RG 168 at Whiplash Curve between Lava and Big Horn with the "Across the Railroad" excursion on August 27, 2021.

Denver & Rio Grande 425 sits in perfect afternoon light at the Antonito, Colorado, engine house of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.

Denver & Rio Grande 425 eases away from the Cumbres section house with the historic consist bound for Chama. This was the last leg of the "Across the Railroad" excursion on August 27, 20... (more)

Rio Grande 425 has completed its air test and is pulling up to load passengers prior to departing "Across the Railroad" on August 27th. No. 168 will also be added to the head end before ... (more)

In the high desert weather is uncertain and at this juncture has decided to become chilly, windy and flecked with rain but it creates a steam era atmosphere that is incomparable. Newly resuscitat... (more)

Looking jaunty after her long sleep and decorated in as-delivered green this beauty rolls a short ore train into town on a “Trains” magazine photo weekend. There’s nothing like the sound of... (more)