BNSF 7571 brings the Z-ALTSBD up the Wichita Falls Sub just below the Avondale siding under a vibrant golden morning sunlight

CP 8821 equipped with a new cast P5 leads a downbound Q-STOALT past Blue Mound Road under some great evening sunlight

BILL PHILLIPS photo. Empty rock train heading to Chico TX.

The Katy looking a bit rough

Trinity Industries, one of the largest railcar leasing firms, operates a shop complex in Avondale, Texas dedicated to cleaning and repairing tank cars in the fleet. On an April afternoon, a GE cen... (more)

UP 6664 sits tied down in the Avondale siding with the MWTSA on a hot afternoon

Tied down in the Avondale siding on the former Chicago Rock Island main line, UP 6290 trails 2nd on the MFWWT while showing off a fresh coat of armour yellow paint after being rebuilt from Souther... (more)

This empty Chico rock trains on the OKT (ex RI) is about to pass under North Saginaw Blvd. near Avondale, TX, just north of Fort Worth. I believe the ETT location is called Hicks. There's some ex... (more)

The NRHS "Quanah Zephyr" leaves Fort Worth behind as it heads West on its historic journey. To view this album, cut and paste http://railbaron.rrpicturearchives.net/archivethumbs.aspx?id=33219 to... (more)