The final train of the season to Two Harbors returns to Duluth behind Hustle Muscle as sun fights with clouds. The passengers on the sold-out North Shore Scenic Railroad train enjoyed a nice sampl... (more)

UP 4014, the only 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy" steam locomotive in operation, pulls a 25 car long passenger special over the 3,800 ft high summit of Cajon Pass on Oct. 12, 2019. Fans from all over ... (more)

On Thursday, October 17, the Pan Am Railways office car special cruises through rural Shelburne, MA as the 4-car train, led by FP9s, PAR-1 and PAR-2, proceeds from Ayer, MA to Mechanicville, NY.

An original Kodachrome slide from my collection; the photographer was not specified.

An original Kodachrome slide from my collection; the photographer was not specified.

The cab of an Amtrak F40 rests in the weeds next to its frame at Larry's Truck and Electric in McDonald, OH. Although it is sad to see so many locomotives in this state, many of their components h... (more)

METX 211, Metra’s new CB&Q heritage unit, leads outbound BNSF train 1277 out of Chicago on the BNSF Racetrack in the last light this past week.

Keepin’ it clean. Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad 6002 (AC4460CW) has not been on the property very long, but all engines need frequent maintenance. On the morning of Friday, October 10, ... (more)

In 2011 I came to Afton Canyon to photograph Union Pacific’s steam locomotive 844 as it crossed over this bridge. It was traveling the other direction on a cold November morning, but I loved the l... (more)

A very rare sight! Bernina piloting locomotive Ge 2/2 #161 "Asnin" ("little donkey") from 1911 and railcar ABe 4/4 #34 from 1908 with a contemporary mixed train are seen in the... (more)

An original Kodachrome slide from my collection; the photographer was not specified.

The beautiful Montgomery Station. Built in 1898 by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, this station is now used as office space, a Montgomery Area Visitor Center, and a restaurant. In 1973 it w... (more)

Where It All Restarted - After serving the rails for 18 years, UP 4014, one of twenty-five Big Boys ever built, was retired from service. The 1.2 million pound steam giant would not see rev... (more)

Fall at its best! Bernina railcar ABe 4/4 #34 from 1908 with two contemporary freight cars is seen along the "Lago di Poschiavo" in the beautiful morning sunlight. Private photo charter ... (more)

After losing the #4 traction motor while pushing the NS 756 to Belews Creek Steam Station, the NS 8721 has the motor replaced with an axle for the trip back to the repair shop in Roanoke. 2 cranes... (more)