Seven steam locomotives send their plumes of steam and cinders skywards at TrainFest 2009. The 1225 had a "mechanical problem" later this night, and was sidelined for the rest of the event.

Two former Canadian SD40-3s haul a northbound empty welded rail train. This train had brought rail down to KCS's Macaroni line in Texas, where a former-SP route was being restored to service.

I found the Ogeechee Railroad, but I did not find what I expected. The locomotive is slowly overturning in the mud.

The NKP signals stand guard at dawn in Townwood, Ohio, on a misty summer morning. No trains came through during the two hours I waited here. This location is an old farm crossing, and with two fee... (more)

A recent addition the Minnesota Transportation Museum fleet, BNSF SDP40 (delivered as Great Northern 325) sits on the house track at the Osceola & St. Croix Valley museum operation in Osceola, WI.... (more)

Brand new GE products trot past Amtrak's locomotive facility.

A southbound Capitol Service train crosses Benicia-Martinez Bridge.

Helpers shove a train past the Cassandra Petting Zoo on a crisp late-winter day.

A coal train creeps into Livingston under threatening skies.

Passengers in the lounger car on Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief are taking in the scenery as the train traverses a series of reverse curves. The train has help in the form of a BNSF locomotive... (more)

Dynamic brakes howl as a Union Pacific train squeals through the curves between Tunnel 3 and Tunnel 5 on Tehachapi Pass. The steep grade here is easily visible. It was a refreshing change to find ... (more)

Alco noise stirs the quiet on the Thunder Bay River bridge as the morning train makes its way into Alpena.

Bankruptcy! There's a fire sale going on, want to buy a General Motors product? This small-town dealer in Hamler, Ohio, may not survive GM's coming round of cuts as it struggles to survive in a do... (more)

Amtrak California's network of busses rivals its rail network for size, and helps funnel riders to the trains.

Teakettle meets toaster. Only one of these was born to wear speed lettering, but it still looks good on the other.