DPU of an eastbound coal passes over the Meramec River in western Saint Louis County.

Eastbound coal passes over the Meramec River in western Saint Louis County.

Westbound coal empties head over the Meramec River on a late summer afternoon. Soon the trees will be turning color here, but with the brutal summer we have had, that color will probably be brown.... (more)

Coal loads glide over the Meramec River in early morning light.

Westbound coal empties cross the peaceful Meramec River on a summer-like May day.

Phase III Heritage Unit Amtrak 145 leads train 313, the Missouri River Runner, westward on its journey from St. Louis to Kansas City.

Westbound coal empties cross the tranquil Meramec River.

MASKC 25 is one of a trio of westbounds that went by this morning, started off by AASFX 25 lead by UP 1982.

A single SD charges west at Saint Paul Road in southwest Saint Louis County. Two more units brought up the rear.

Last year on this same day I stood in this exact spot in the same glorious autumn weather and waited for a certain train to come by. Back then, it was a steam special pulled by none other than UP ... (more)

Eastbound manifest crosses the Meramec River at Sherman Beach County Park in west St. Louis county on a beautiful early autumn morning.

Westbound coal empties cross the Meramec River in west St. Louis County on Christmas morning after a fresh snow. These are the DPU's. Below the lead engine you can see a couple of guys getting rea... (more)

Amtrak 311, the Missouri River Runner, glides over the Meramec River in suburban St. Louis County.

Westbound manifest crosses the Meramec River.

The westbound Missouri River Eagle special passes over the tranquil Meramec River on its way to Jefferson City and Sedalia, Missouri.