BN 9916 backs into Union Station

Eastbound Amtrak No. 704, the "Blue Ridge," was passing Mexico Tower at the east end of Cumberland Yard on Oct. 12, 1975, led by Amtrak E9A No. 400. To the left in background was an eastbound Tra... (more)

The "City of New Orleans" heads south out of Central Station; looks like some maintenance is in order!

While the setting sun casts a rosy glow on the San Pitch Mountains, a Union Pacific officers special glides east approaching the farming community of Nephi, Utah. The sleek 8 car passenger train s... (more)

B&O E9A 1441 looks to be ready to head out of Washington Union Station while a PRR GG-1 looks on in the background. The old B&O livery was very dignified.

UP E9-A 951 leads Santa Fe FP45 5998, Southern Pacific SDP45 3201 and an Amtrak F40PH on a Operation Lifesaver special into LAUPT

BN 9917 backing into Union Station from coach yard and 9920 with home-bound commuters.

Following a significant, overnight snowfall the last week of December, the UP’s westbound “Cities” were running many hours late. Having seen one pass our house around mid-morning, I positio... (more)

Four elephant-style Es lead the combined Afternoon Zephyr, North Coast Limited, and Empire Builder. In the summer under the CB&Q it was three trains but it (they) didn't have another summer. Tod... (more)

UP's set of E's leads NRHS guests for Union Il. as they roll by S.Elgin.

Taken from cab of BN 9922 pulling an outbound Dinkey with an inbound coming at us while on an inspection trip.

Taking commuters home, she was built as CB&Q E9A #9988A.

She was built as CB&Q E9A #9985B.

Yes, I know you are shocked. A James Belmont photo taken in Montana? It's true! One of the most memorable train chasing trips I've ever undertaken was following Union Pacific's E9s leading a direc... (more)

BN 9907 and 9908 making a run for the suburbs with a Dinkey so called because they were once small compared to the CB&Q's intercity trains. This Dinkey will make very few stops between Chicago and... (more)