CPKC 2261, 2209 and 2263 GP20C-ECO prepare the Local to Northern Maine Junction.

Freshly painted former GM&O unit.

Lest we long too much for the "Good Old Days" note that in these IC Industries had busied themselves bottling fizzy sugar water or something else of similar importance. But the GEs of t... (more)

Another Paducah success on a beautiful crisp cold southern Illinois day and my employer was paying for the trip. Could it be better? I think I lit a cigar. I've since given them up on the reque... (more)

Considering their longevity and travel around the nation Paducah must done a great job on their rebuilds. At this stage the paint might have been improved a bit but for some reason I like this sc... (more)

BNSF 528 waiting for its next assignment on the local.

Wearing the "Vengeful" paint scheme, this unit is typical of what happened to former L&N under the new management. I guess they forgot all that money this railway produced while they we... (more)

A southbound freight is slowing for the small yard. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

A westbound intermodal at the crew change point. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Waiting for maintenance of way to finish up ahead, a former PC, ex CR "retread" idles away. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

SOO only owned 10 "Boats" so they were an oddity to find out and about. They looked nice and sounded great but by all accounts there were numerous reasons they had a lifespan of about 1... (more)

How about this for a nicely decorated matched set. Here an eastbound freight is heading out of town for a long straight trip through the farmlands.

Out by the cottonwood trees (at least I think they're cottonwoods) almost the entire roster is off duty and not running. I've always regretting not seeing these hauling a giant coal train. They ... (more)

Nice looking unit, well equipped. Photo by David Petke. From my collection.

More business we see no more. An old unit acquired for SCL is moving some interchange cars. Line is now Aberdeen and Western Carolina and is much more prosperous. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. Fro... (more)