The yard job pulls a short cut from track 5 as a brakeman known just as "Squirrel" rides out to the switch.
Having completed the days switching, TXR's two CF7's head toward the BNSF interchange with a handful of cars.
A peaceful morning on the bank of the Colorado River is rattled to life by the passing of the Smithville Local.
An engineer gets a chance to inspect his heavy train as they tackle the curves and grade toward the county line south of Coupland. This portion of the Waco Sub generally has two rock trains, one c... (more)
A boxcar is shoved into Wilsonart International, a laminate and adhesive company.
A pair of TFM units on the KCS work the Blacklands Railroad interchange.
A train with wheat from Watonga is preparing to go on duty with a former Northern Pacific GP7 leading a GP7u, CF7 and a GP10 that still wears McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corporation paint.
Another hot west Texas day is upon us when all you can wish for is a little of that hot air to keep a steady breeze and maybe a cloud to offer a bit of shade long enough to catch your breath. The ... (more)
That nose bell just can't be mistaken, these former Chicago & Northwestern GP50's continue to work together taking this train west toward Manor, TX.
A train of unprocessed sand with 2x1 BNSF power works its way over the Fort Worth & Western Railroad from the Trinity River West Fork, towards the Clear Fork where it will begin the 2% grade to Cr... (more)
RoadRailer power heads to Trinity Wye to be turned for a more desireable NS 7522 leader. I remember when these old Oakway SD60's were desired to lead some of the most important trains.
Aggregate heading for Bulter, TX pounds the jointed rail of the East Subdivision.
A pair of SD60M's lead the local back to Smithville from Taylor passing the historic Elgin Grain & Feed building in downtown Elgin.
A late evening westbound thunders past a small park in the quiet town of Aledo.
A spot at the Westwind Terminal is nearing completion as clouds threaten above.
