HEAVENER OK April 1977 -- Kansas City Southern SD40-2 637 handles a mixed freight on a foggy day. The 637 was the first SD40-2 built and KCS's first SD40-2. It was built by EMD (s/n 7226-1) in Jan... (more)

A San Diego & Arizona Eastern freight arrives in San Ysidro (pronounced san ee-sidrow), near the border between the United States and México. Operated by Kyle Railway, the SD&AE operated ... (more)

On a line dominated by coal trains, the Denver to Galesburg train provides a welcome splash of variety. There has been plenty of change in the 25 years since this photo was taken. The searchlights... (more)

OKLAHOMA CITY Nov 16 1981 — Katy SW9 18 awaits a crew to continue switching duties at Harter Yard. The facility was formerly operated by the Rock Island. EMD built the 18 (b/n 11739) in 1952 as ... (more)

Warbonnets on freight became more common as more passenger trains disappeared. The "white" on this unit seems to be particularly evident. Were there two different versions of the passe... (more)

CNW Alco C628 # 6702 leads a set of its sister units out on line near Escanaba in the Fall of 1981. this was alco country with CNW and the LS&I using them on there Ore trains

Amtrak operated a test train of Talgo cars from Los Angeles to San Diego, and this train is seen passing through Fullerton, led by Amtrak F40PH 229 and Metrolink F59PH 873. A new platform on the ... (more)

A trio of MACs hum downgrade past the old depot in Red Oak, IA in the waning light of a December afternoon. Astia.

Burlington Northern train 2 passes colorful autumn trees on the bluffs of Mississippi Palisades State Park just north (west) of Savanna, Illinois, on the afternoon of October 25, 1992.

DENISON TX (January) 1975 — MKT DS-4-4-1000 26 is tied down at the engine facility. Baldwin built the 26 (b/n 72799) in September 1946 as MKT 1004. Sometime in 1959-60 EMD replaced the Baldwin�... (more)

I am flummoxed as to where this shot was taken and will award the brass figlagee with bronze oakleaf palm to anyone who can provide some insight. My guess is somewhere around Fremont, NE or out we... (more)

WC 6656 is ready to depart Shops Yard in Fond Du Lac, WI. in June of 2000. EMD's F/FP45's really looked good in this paint scheme.

The fields have turned brown as the seasons inexorably turn. UP 6618 leads westbound empties back to the Powder River mines in the fall of '99. Velvia.

EARLSBORO OK July 10 1978 -- With a wave from the fireman Katy F3A 70A rounds a curve on its eastward journey to McAlester. For a long time the McAlester to Oklahoma City and return train was hand... (more)

Montana Daylight
For several years, Montana Rail Link operated a passenger train on portions of its scenic routes called the “Montana Rockies Daylight,” commonly called “Montana D... (more)