EMD's latest and greatest demo the SD70ace-T4 at the RSI show in BNSF's northtown yard. Here is a close up of the new nose/cab that EMD designed for the tier 4. The cab is now angled out and has ... (more)

On a rainy dreary day NS U91 emerges from the cool confines of Jenny Gap Tunnel on its way toward Elmore Yard.

The operations of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Narrow Gauge maybe long gone, but the railroad still makes its presence in Chama, New Mexico on July 21, 2015.

The prime movers of two SD70MAC's have been shut down after a successful load test, and blue flags removed, as the Alaska Railroads' Anchorage Shops return to peacefulness.

During a 92 day inspection, the brushes on the turbo lube pump were found to be in need of replacement. Mr. April gets cozy with the pump to make the repair.

This view of No. 17, the York, is from inside the Hanover Junction Pennsylvania station. There is the very real possibility Abraham Lincoln looked out at this window at pretty much the same scene.... (more)

An SCL Trainman recharges before the next call.

As a heavy 10,000 foot stack train struggles up the Arizona Divide on main track #1, a hot Willow Springs, IL to San Bernardino, CA UPS train races up main track #2 to run round the slower train. ... (more)

The Super Moon Eclipse begins to rise over the Colorado Plateau as a heavy Los Angeles Harbor bound stack train slowly climbs the 1.5% grade at Angell.

NS 165 makes it's way over the old Southern Railway loops from Old Fort, NC to Ridgecrest, NC on the S-line. Seen here exiting Lick Log Tunnel just before going through McElroy Tunnel.

During the 92 Day Inspection, one of ACWR's Locomotive Specialists, Rob Dickson (AKA Mr. April), inspects the batteries for proper fluid levels.

Heading up the Sunnyside Branch on October 25, 2007, Union Pacific’s LJP45 “dirt train” is led by Rio Grande SD40T-2 No. 5371, with wrinkled paint and weathered Rio Grande logo still emblazo... (more)