Sunny days are rare during the rainy season in Alaska, so when one comes along and you get a non-passenger train it is wise to take advantage of the opportunity. A coal empty is at Rainbow

ARR 32 is about to enter Portage Tunnel with the Glacier Discovery as it works north toward Portage.

An empty NB coal train travers the curves along the shores of Turnagain Arm en-route to Anchorage where they will change crews and continue north to Healy for another load.

The Glacier Discovery is fresh off the south leg of the wye at Portage after a run out out Whittier. ARR 32, former AMTK 268, was on the point out of the Portage Valley and will lead the way as t... (more)

ARR 3010 leads the Glacier Discovery out of the Portage tunnel as it works its way south over Placer Creek toward its destination in Whittier.

The southbound Denali Star crosses a small stream during the height of fall colors. On this particular day the passengers were able to enjoy fantastic views the entire day, which isn't always the ... (more)

The northbound overnight Anchorage Fairbanks freight hits Nenana about first light and will soon cross the mighty Tanana River and continue the journey to Fairbanks.

The southbound Denali Star rolls through the swampy, bog like, muskeg filled and mosquito ridden land that occupies much of Alaska but in between are many fantastic views for the traveling public.... (more)

A southbound coal load is tucked away in the siding at Broad Pass, while on the mainline the Denali Explorer, a train for cruise passengers passes on the mainline. In the distance you can see the ... (more)

The Denali Explorer has dropped all the cruise passengers at the Denali Park depot and will run empty, with the exception of on board staff, the rest of the way to Fairbanks.

The Coastal Classic comes through Bird Point with ARR 4325 leading the charge while a lone passenger takes in the scenery from the observation deck on the rear of the second Ultradome car. Learn ... (more)

A pair of Geeps rest in front of the Alaska Railroad's diesel shop. These two Geeps were purchased new by the ARR, and even though they are only separated by two years, they do have their subtle ... (more)

The southbound journey of the Coastal Classic has miles and miles of shoreline running, including both ocean and lake side shorelines. Seen here along the shore of Kenai Lake about an hour out of ... (more)

The Glacier Discovery heads north towards Anchorage on what has become the summer of a lifetime. There have been more sunny days this summer then the last three summers combined. In the background... (more)

The Denali Star breezes over a swollen Ship Creek (and under the overly-complex pedestrian bridge) just moments from hitting the depot in Anchorage.