Preparing rail cars for an ocean crossing is time consuming and tedious. A screw jack lifts the car off its springs, while chain and ratchet pull the car tight to deck. From Part 2 of a 2 part art... (more)

Kevin Meier, Manager Rail/Marine Operations, Alaska Railroad, inspects tie-down of rail car aboard F/B Whittier Provider. Massive 420' twin deck rail/container barge owned and operated by Alaska R... (more)