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At the Trottle
A tribute to the engineers who drive the engines of America's railways. Comments welcome from those who sat behind the trottle.
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Photo ID: 248056

As seen from the cab of FGLK 2305, the crew of GW2 waits for FGLK 2301 to finish drilling a string of side dump cars at the north end of Himrod Yard. GW2 will then pick up its train and head for ... (more)

Railroad: Finger Lakes Railway
Locomotive: GE B23-7
Location: Himrod, New York, USA
Locomotive #: FGLK 2301
Train ID: GW2
Photo Date: August, 2008


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By: MP356

Added: Aug 24, 2008

Views: 4,931
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Photo ID: 246121

Railroad: Erie Lackawanna
Locomotive: Alco S1
Location: North Judson, Indiana, USA
Locomotive #: EL 310
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: August 09, 2008


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By: HOOAH!

Added: Aug 10, 2008

Views: 5,240
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Photo ID: 245783

My first ride in an "F" unit. That's engineer Wayne Badger at the F's controls.

Railroad: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railway
Locomotive: EMD F7(A)
Location: Romney, West Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: PE 722
Train ID: Reg Excursion
Photo Date: July 14, 2007


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By: Ed Mullan

Added: Aug 07, 2008

Views: 5,522
Comments: 1

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Photo ID: 238129

Engineer Bob is ready to bring this train down from an altitude of 14,100 feet. This one-car train was built in 1963, and the "steering wheel" controls the power and braking for the car.

Railroad: Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway
Locomotive: Swiss Locomotive Works
Location: Manitou Springs, Colorado, USA
Locomotive #: M&PP 15
Train ID: charter
Photo Date: May 31, 2008


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By: Dave Schaaf

Added: Jun 04, 2008

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Photo ID: 233120

Inside the cab of a Norfolk Southern Dash 9 piece of junk attempting to accelerate through Roselle Park, NJ. Even with a short train of empty intermodal cars, this unit will eventually lose the s... (more)

Railroad: Norfolk Southern
Locomotive: GE C40-9W (Dash 9-40CW)
Location: Roselle Park, New Jersey, USA
Locomotive #: NS 8942
Train ID: NS HC60
Photo Date: April 23, 2008


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By: Anthony Paci

Added: Apr 27, 2008

Views: 25,609
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Photo ID: 232820

The world reflects off Jeramey's glasses while he eases down the old F unit to a steady 2.9mph to grab a boxcar that BNSF wants back. A note on Mitch Goldman's comments on my last in-cab shot of t... (more)

Railroad: Mid America Rail Car Leasing - MRLX
Locomotive: EMD FP9
Location: Eden, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: MRLX 6304
Train ID: None
Photo Date: April 19, 2008


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By: Mike Bjork

Added: Apr 24, 2008

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Photo ID: 231349

With one hand on the horn cord and the other on the throttle, engineer Tommy glances across the cab to the brakeman who is signaling to him if the traffic approaching from his side is stopping at ... (more)

Railroad: Mercury and Chase
Locomotive: Alco RSD-1
Location: Chase, Alabama, USA
Locomotive #: NARM 8652
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: April 12, 2008


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By: John Higginson

Added: Apr 13, 2008

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Photo ID: 229291

One of the most unique trolley cars in existence is Montreal Street Railway Open Car #2. This car has tiered seating and has controls at one end only. It was built in 1906 and operated in the s... (more)

Railroad: Seashore Trolley Museum
Locomotive: Montreal Street Railway #2
Location: Kennebunkport, Maine, USA
Locomotive #: 2
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: August 06, 2005


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By: Kevin Madore

Added: Mar 27, 2008

Views: 6,068
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Photo ID: 220192

Control stand of Monon BL2 #32

Railroad: Monon
Locomotive: EMD BL2
Location: New Haven, Kentucky, USA
Locomotive #: MON 32
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: November 02, 2007


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By: Alex Moss

Added: Jan 22, 2008

Views: 9,480
Comments: 1

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Photo ID: 217896

Railroad: Canadian Pacific Railway
Locomotive: GMD FP9
Location: Heron Bay, Ontario, Canada
Locomotive #: CP 4107
Train ID: CP 220-02
Photo Date: January 04, 2008


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By: Chris Wilson-CP 9102

Added: Jan 05, 2008

Views: 6,402
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Photo ID: 215528

The engineer keeps an watchful eye out, as LA&L #425 coasts down the grade towards Avon.

Railroad: Livonia, Avon & Lakeville
Locomotive: Alco C425
Location: Avon, New York, USA
Locomotive #: 425
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: December 14, 2007


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By: Mike Walsh

Added: Dec 14, 2007

Views: 8,054
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Photo ID: 214383

A quick cab tour and cab shot of the controls of CP 9815, the AC4400 in this years holiday train.

Railroad: Canadian Pacific Railway
Locomotive: GE AC4400CW
Location: Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada
Locomotive #: CP 9815
Train ID: CP 01H-01
Photo Date: December 03, 2007


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By: Michael Da Costa

Added: Dec 04, 2007

Views: 3,766
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Photo ID: 210312

Just another day at KRM for Paul D. Workin' on the railroad

Railroad: Monon
Locomotive: EMD BL2
Location: South of New Haven, Kentucky, USA
Locomotive #: MON 32
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: November 03, 2007


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By: Alex Moss

Added: Nov 04, 2007

Views: 6,507
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Photo ID: 207235

Master mechanic for Southern's steam program, Bill Purdie, is at the controls of SR (T&P) 2-10-4 610 as the engine is turned at Charlottesville for the trip back to Alexandria.

Railroad: Southern Railway
Locomotive: Steam 2-10-4
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: SR (T&P) 610
Train ID: unknown
Photo Date: August, 1978


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By: G. R. Harper

Added: Oct 19, 2007

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Photo ID: 207126

Engineer Bob Kittel prepares the 3751 for a ride on the turntable.

Railroad: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Locomotive: Steam 4-8-4
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Locomotive #: ATSF 3751
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: April 14, 2007


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By: Kelly Lynch

Added: Oct 18, 2007

Views: 3,948
Comments: 1

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