Of the stories this old EMD could probably tell, it likely never predicted such an outcome in its later years. Sitting for a moment between switch moves, LTEX 2558 was putting together a tank tra... (more)

GP35u (for "upgraded") No. 2927 helps lift a heavy manifest up the 1.0 percent westbound grade in Martinez, CA. The freight is headed for Franklin Canyon.

This power consist has just cut off of its train, which came over the hill from LA. In the consist are two EMD SDP40Fs, which Santa Fe recently purchased from Amtrak. ATSF will rebuild them into S... (more)

Santa Fe 2895 West is on the last leg of its journey to Richmond as it approaches Collier, CA.

Train 810 with a pair of GP35u's idles in the yard.

The CCR heads north to Cleveland on a beautiful spring day. This small short line operates on some very history-rich rails as can be seen here. The depot that is visible through the trees on the l... (more)

The CCR pulls north across Pettibone Rd in the W&LE's Falls Junction yard. The depot pictured was built in 1883 and serviced freight and passenger operations for the Conotton Valley Railroad. Fall... (more)

Date changed; also it is GP35 not GP40-2

Most likely power for the Rapids and Brainerd locals tomorrow.

The BNSF East Local heads south through La Crosse. Stops tonight include Stoddard, WI, Prairie du Chien, WI, Crawford, WI (interchange with WSOR), East Dubuque, IL (interchange with CN) and Robin... (more)

BNSF 2591 has just gotten back in the pocket after placing the caboose on to this tie train to protect it as it is shoved west.

Bare Table Intermodal Train from South Seattle, WA - Chicago, IL (Cicero Yard). (Canon EOS20D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM)

Bare Table Intermodal Train from South Seattle, WA - Chicago, IL (Cicero Yard). (Canon EOS20D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM)

Missouri Sunset: a BNSF train of empty TTX flats and spine cars being transfered to Memphis, crosses the picturesque bridge over Gravois Creek at MP 12.5.