A pair of Tunnelmotors zip downgrade with a loaded ore train for North Bessemer.
Trying out my new Sony 75-400mm "G" lens on a southbound B&LE ore train. I was impressed with the results of this shot which was taken hand-held at the 400mm range.
A pair of tunnelmotors lead a southbound ore train into Albion.
A southbound ore train climbs out of the Harbor behind B&LE 908/902.
6:38 pm: B&LE 908 leads hoppers southbound over the Osgood Viaduct and the NS Meadville Line. They had to cut their train in half at KO 7 because something was wrong with 907 and they had to shut ... (more)
But if not through the patience and selflessness of kindred spirits, this image may not have been made permanent for the future generations to behold; for this view of three of Boise's Best closin... (more)
Electro Motive Diesel's SD40T-3 and International Harvester's 656 Hydro. Different technologies, both work horses and most likely built within a three hour drive of each other.
A feat that is considerable rare in this day of mega mergers and regional spin offs; BLE 908 utilizes a bridge built by the BLE 90 years ago to haul the same traffic to and from the Pittsburgh are... (more)
A North Bessemer Turn runs north over the impressive Allegheny River Bridge. Meanwhile, work slowly continues on a replacement highway bridge for the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
The Bessemer hauls a load of empty hoppers north across the Allegheny River.
It's tough to chase northbounds on the Bessemer, but since this train was over 100 cars long I was able to get here with about one minute to spare.
In a few more weeks, the trees in this scene will be turning a bright shade of green, until then a trio of Bessemer tunnelmotors provides the color.
A loaded ore train for ET thunders upgrade just north of Ivywood.
In days past, this spot was one of the most recognizable locations on the B&LE. Pullman Standard had a huge plant to the left of the tracks, nearly all of which has been removed. Jim Hinkhouse h... (more)
