The wild Oregon weather cooperates just in time to allow the sun to pop out and illuminate the SVRY photo freight organized by Martin Hensen.
Central Pacific RR #60, the "Jupiter", replicated in fine form here.
Grand Canyon's 4PM "Cataract Creek Rambler" works the grade into Williams in setting sunlight. The 4960, powered by waste vegatable oil, smelled more like funnel cakes than the french fry aroma th... (more)
Union Pacific 119 makes a "photo run" as the NPS calls it, as one of it's fireman gives a friendly wave.
A classic consist. Grand Canyon's "Cataract Creek Rambler" works the grade into Williams. These shorter steam runs provide for a few different photo opportunities while still getting a chance t... (more)
All Alco's go to heaven... An outbound train of 40 empty grain cars passes a local at Bridge 60 in Scranton. Lots of Northeast Railroad heritage here, as the 2452 and it's mate are former EL u... (more)
A Nickel Plate Moment... Steamtown's long awaited asbestos abatement program has begun. First in is former NKP 2-8-4 759, making a rare outdoor appearance. Former NKP 514 was doing the honors ... (more)
A Nickel Plate Moment... Steamtown's long awaited asbestos abatement program has begun. First in is former NKP 2-8-4 759, making a rare outdoor appearance.
A southbound Carbondale local has a nicely matched RS-11/C-425 combo on this summer afternoon.
Two Alco C 425's arrive at Scranton as viewed from my office at Bridge 60 Tower.
Two Alco's gleam in the afternoon sunlight at the yard in Scranton.
Two former EL C 425's work the yard in Scranton prior to departing for Portland, PA on a cold January morning.
Former US Army 2-8-2 192 has been hauling passengers for many years and through many different owners at this site.
2-8-0 #203 stirs up a flock of birds as it crosses over the Three Rivers Trestle outside Knoxville. Note the late afternoon sun reflecting off this impeccably maintained engine!
Former US Army #610 storms into Grand Junction Yard with the first "Missionary Ridge Local" of the day.
