The Bailey Helper heads upgrade after shoving a CSX coal train over the summit of the Manor Branch.
V634's power has crossed over in McKeesport and is seen backing towards his train. Run-around moves like this are required for eastbound coal trains from the Mon Branch.
Motorists on Route 8 probably did a double-take when they saw this train next to them!
Not much fall color above the tunnel, but the vibrant paint on the 2004 helps to brighten up a dreary autumn day.
A steady rain is falling as the business train makes its way towards Glenwood Yard. How many years has it been since a passenger train last ran on the W&P?
An AVR crew climbs onboard the 2004 during a brief stop at Bruceton. They'll take the train to the B&P interchange where it will continue on to Butler.
Shades of the Alphabet Route. B&P, AVR, and W&LE units team up on a business train running from Rook to Butler.
Passenger trains are known to show up on the W&LE from time to time, but B&P and AVR units are slightly more uncommon visitors.
Puffy white clouds loom above the 21Q, northbound on the Mon Line.
After running down the middle of Embarcadero, 9581 is nearing the west end of the street running trackage in Oakland.
I first noticed this shot during the summer and figured it would be good for a southbound in the fall. On Saturday I made the steep climb to this spot and after a long wait 12N appeared. Unfortu... (more)
Chicago-bound 383 charges west with a pair of GEVOs leading the way.
Old reliable, Q249 makes its typical mid-afternoon appearance in Pittsburgh.
A Midwestern scene along the Mississippi? Nope, just foreign power on a CSX empty hopper train in Pittsburgh, PA.
Running hot on the heels of Q138, 216 rolls east across the Monongahela from downtown Pittburgh.