Let's Get Out of Town. A fairly short NS 243 takes a load of empty containers through Columbia, on the way from the Port at Charleston, SC to Atlanta, GA.

Late for my Appointment. A very, very late Silver Star, running late due to mechanical issues experienced around Tampa, departs Columbia toward Camden and Hamlet.

Heading Out on the Forth. The Aberdeen to Edinburgh CrossCountry train crosses the Forth Bridge at South Queensferry. The fact that just one of the three cantilever structures of the bridg... (more)

Waiting for the Train. With the majestic Forth Bridge in the background, a ScotRail DMU approaches Dalmeny on its way toward Edinburgh.

Busy, Busy. A ScotRail train heads westerly out of the busy Waverley Station. In the background is the North British Station Hotel, now known as the Balmoral.

High Speed Transit. Heading for London Euston from Edinburgh, this passenger train flies by Slateford Station.

Breitling, Anyone? The Edinburgh Tram heads down Princes Street with Edinburgh Castle in the background.

Passing through Queensferry. On a recent trip to Edinburgh, I took a morning and headed up to Queensferry to photograph the beautiful Forth Bridge. When getting ready to depart Dalmeny, I ... (more)

Southbound Through the Countryside. I was on my way from Columbia, SC to Greer, SC to see my aunt when I happened upon the CPDR moving a GE Turbine from the facility outside of Greenville ... (more)

Early to Rise. While In Charleston for work, I woke up early each morning to see if I could catch PR working around the Charleston Navy Base. The first morning I had no luck but on this se... (more)

Power. Usually, military cargo travels on a separate train but on this day a number of Abrams tanks were up front on the daily NS 192 mixed freight train.

Morning Work. Palmetto Railways works the old Charleston Navy Base around where there's been a lot of new construction in preparation for the new Navy Base Intermodal Facility being constru... (more)

Modern Power Movement. Moving at a very, very slow pace and pulling a caboose, this H&W movement of a GE turbine from Greenville, SC crosses over the Broad River on its way to Cayce Yard.

Crossing the River. After receiving clearance through some ongoing construction work near the tracks, the daily mixed freight from Greenwood crosses the historic bridge over the Broad River... (more)

Awaiting Clearance. The daily mixed freight from Greenwood arrives into Columbia, awaiting clearance to proceed on into Cayce Yard. In the background is I-126 and the Broad River.