UP 7529 sits on the EEC/NS interchange in Erie awaiting a WB train to pick it up and take it to Chicago to the UP.

The 27th of September 1981, the first TGV line opened to the public with its first line going from Paris to Lyon and back, making the two cities 425 kilometers (265 miles) apart only at a mere 2 h... (more)

Amtrak pre Desert Wind special returning from Las Vegas, NV approaching Summit, CA

Rare to see the ill-fated SDP-40f running with the new guy on the block. This is the WB "Las Vegas Special".

The first test run of the day finds brand new ES44C4 6719 getting its mandatory 100 mile test run. Providing the Dynamic brakes is GECX 6000 and 6002.

The two SD45s were brand new and on one of their first runs judging from their appearance.

The first CSX RP20CD Genset assembled by NS at Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona, awaits delivery as it rests at the Altoona shops..

New Santa Fe B40-8W 549 Hobart yard Los Angeles, CA

brand new Santa Fe 100 makes it's first eastbound trip out of Los Angeles, CA leading train 2-891 up Cajon Pass at Blue Cut, CA.

It was fitting that the final and newest (and cleanest!) ALP-46a on NJT's roster was called upon to deliver their new "dual-powered" ALP-45DP locomotive to a public unveiling at Newark's Penn Stat... (more)

NJ Transit held an official unveiling of their new "dual-powered" locomotive at Newark Penn Station today. The ALP-45DP is touted as the "first of its kind in North America" (FL9 notwithstanding)... (more)

One of the first if not first trips over the road for new #721

UP 8555, UP 8553, UP 3867 & UP 8325. 88 Loads, 4931 Tons, 5230 Feet. Brand New on their return maiden trip. Photographed at 07:46.

SD80MAC class unit still in fresh paint at the yard in West Brownsville.

BNSF 6672 & BNSF 6673 up front. BNSF 6671 & BNSF 6670 bring up the rear with 91 Loads, 10,468 Tons, 8127 Feet. All four C4’s are on their maiden trip west. Photographed at 16:23.