Tehachapi Summer. From miles away I hear it coming, nearer ever so nearer. Sound escalating than softening, running through heat rising. It runs by me with whining turbochargers and barking exhaus... (more)

Patriots train turning on the Walpole wye.

Brakeman is ready to scoop train orders for the run to Selkirk.

Once in a while, one of the big Alcos would get loose from the Midwest and grace us with its presence on the Selkirk to Boston runs. Penn Central 6330 was the flagship of the Century 636 fleet. T... (more)

The lead unit in all Alco Cab power ready for the next wesbound out of Beacon park.

Shinny E uint on a Providence local.

Shot from the rear of the Adarondak passing Mecanicville tonnage in snow fluries.

This unit went from PC to CR without even batting an eyelid. Seeing that it is not dash 2 quality could shorten the life of this ex NYC power. In the background a trusty SD40-2 which will survive ... (more)

Two RS-11's coupled together was uncommon for Penn Central. New haven, Penn central and even Conrail loved to mix up their power.

Framingham bound symbol freight from Selkirk heading East after a light snow on a cold day. I stood on this bridge for several hours waiting for two trains. I did not mind the cold until I went ba... (more)

Atlantic Limited # 42 is ready to leave Windsor Station and I am the only rider in the domes so far. On the left hand side you can see the top of the terminal switcher.

B&M transfer cut from the Central Vermont on the main thoroughfare beside the station. Black Alco Switchers were every where on the old B&M. This is a real grab shot. My dad stopped the car long e... (more)

Neither rain nor snow etc. will keep the hostler from putting sand in these here engines.