Two CSX SD40-2's lead rail train W019 throught Downtown Opelika, Alabama. Photo by Elliott Hool

A CWR train passes some early spring blossoms on its run down the Etowah Sub.

Springtime SD40-2's on the K&A

CSX SD40-2's #8383 & #8836 bring a continuous welded rail train up the grade into Emerson,GA on a gorgeous 75° afternoon

A pair of SD40-2's bring a continuous welded rail train south at Rydal

A rising full moon and moving clouds highlight this evening's blue hour as it begins to illuminate over the famous Spirit of B&O caboose currently sitting at the north end of the West Point siding... (more)

When it was initially painted in 2003 to honor the B&O anniversary, the original anniversary number on the banner was 175 since the B&O began construction in 1828. As another decade has gone by s... (more)

This one of a kind B&O painted caboose is here today as a result of the hard work and forward thinking of B&O caboose historian Dwight Jones. He came up with the idea in 2002 to take an existing ... (more)

A single GEVO is the only power on the front of CWR train W019 this evening as its red brake light fills the cab interior. It's somewhat surprising to see this newer model pulling one of these wo... (more)

Interlocking rings help to visually convey the message of how important the B&O railroad was to the growing nation when it began construction in 1828. This nation's first railroad would help lead... (more)

The consequences of runaway trains. Click here for the FRA report on this accident. For additional p... (more)

The 6473 was the lead unit of a welded rail-train that became a runaway because not enough hand brakes were set on it. Its south bound journey came to a crushing stop after running head-on into t... (more)

An object in motion will stay in motion.... The holes in the nose of 2243 demonstrate Newton's 1st law of motion, an object in motion will stay in motion until acted upon by another force. ... (more)