Last Snow of the Season (2011)....In what turned out to be the last "Snow Storm" for 2011 (Believe me you should have heard all the hype from the weatherman that this was going to be the "Big One"... (more)

Two ex ATSF GE's roll SB as light power out of the Industrial Park in Guilderland. They are on their way down the old D&H Albany Main to the CP connection at Delanson to get 10 loaded autoracks. T... (more)

After running light power into Delanson, the NE-1 local chugs towards Schoharie Turnpike Crossing with 10 loads from CP #938 at CPF499 on a crisp and clear Sunday afternoon. The two former ATS&F... (more)

Two former Santa Fe units pull 16 loaded autoracks up the old D&H Albany Main as they approach Schoharie Turnpike grade crossing.

The "Sisters" are seen heading back the park with 11 loads for the autosite. Within the last week SMS Lines became the proud owners of two GE B23-7's previosly owned by NREX. Through the Hard work... (more)

An Outlawed #253 waits for its new crew to show up. Once on the move a quick stop will be made at Mohawk for there normal drop to PAS, including the trailing GMTX lease unit (Blue Switcher) for a ... (more)

It's not that common to see the GP38-3 & SW14 'pup' paired together on this turn. The crew is seen heading back to Guilderland NEIP as they approach the MP-22 Schoharie Turnpike Crossing with s... (more)

Once SMS started the NS contract, trains got longer and heavier making MU'd operation necessary at times as the new Geep for the Branch was still in Jersey. Now the Geep is the main motive power f... (more)

With only moments to spare Luck prevailed as the sun just popped out at the right moment for this shot. Prior to #252’s arrival a large group of clouds blocked the sun. Luckily this was the only s... (more)

Having just left Delanson, NY with loaded autoracks handed-off by CP Train 938, SNY Train NE-1 with Reading-schemed SMS GP38-2 #2003 is about to cross under NY Route 7 on the former D&H Albany Mai... (more)

First ever ethanol train on the South End.

After dropping a fairly large cut of mty’s and picking up one from the day before due to a really late #938, Todays #938 has no racks, the A-Team is seen coming up the short grade out of Delanson ... (more)

The crew is seen approaching Schoharie Turnpike Road with nine loads out of Delanson after dropping nine empties for the #939 at CPF499. Business continues to be steady for this colorful local ... (more)

Silent Sentinel.....Standing in the same spot for more than a hundred years. Fifty of with Searchlight style signals, this mast has witnessed the many different evolutions of motive power and traf... (more)

A refreshing change to the usual onslaught of GE and EMD Widecabs!