That's a wrap folks! After 40 years of service for the Union Pacific Railroad, engineer R.E. Helling stands by his last locomotive, just after climbing off the unit for the last time. Mr. Helling ... (more)

Look, Listen, Live! This photo brings to mind the Operation Lifesaver slogan, as UP 4582 slams through a gated crossing just west of Salina, Kansas. The crew is just beginning their 240+ mile run ... (more)

Pulling past the westernmost switch in their Salina yard, a Santa Fe crew prepares to run around a cut of cars, before dragging them east to a local elevator.

A pair of geeps head out of Salina on the Osborne branch with a few - what else - covered hoppers in tow.

With a fresh crew onboard, CMSSM-27 rolls through Salina on the long 243 mile journey to the away from home terminal at Sharon Springs.

Technically, I believe this was considered a GP9m, or a silver-trucked wonder diesel. One of the two...

ATSF is actually trailing GP38u 2337 as a crew returns to the Santa Fe yard after switching downtown elevators.

Two examples of Santa Fe shop forces expertise - an upgraded GP7 and a CF7 - head into the yard with - what else - covered hoppers.

The headend of the Osborne turn has just crossed UP's Kansas Pacific as the cab crosses Dry Creek. K&O operates the branch now, but they come out of town on the UP, so the track shown here has bee... (more)

Union Pacific pile driver #03114 is under steam in Salina, Kansas in January 1960. This product of Industrial Brownhoist was probably built in the Teens (sister pile driver #03110 was built in 19... (more)

Their train is the only one on the Santa Fe anywhere near Salina, so the crew leaves 2130 and a partner at Union Station while they go across the street for lunch. That's the MP in the foreground,... (more)

The special has arrived at Salina yard, and a crew change in underway. It will depart in ten minutes to continue its journey east.

UP 844 takes off on the next leg of it's tour. Seen here at the Salina Yard.

The view from rail height gives you an idea just how big this engine is!