Acela #2007, arriving from Boston, captured in a glow of light during a frigid and brisk Winter snow storm.

They say it is good luck when a single fox crosses your path...

There is a tale told of a fox that once stole fire from the heavens to provide to humankind. Here, posed along the track... (more)

Amtrak's 30th Street Station stands majestically in the glow of the city lights while several SEPTA commuter trains arrive and depart the upper concourse. Finished in 1934 for the RRR, it sees 25... (more)

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to race day at Strasburg. SRC #31 is dressed up as CN #7312 and is a regular here at Strasburg. The shops have put a lot of work into her and though the lack of gui... (more)

A view of the Corridor from an AEM-7 in Wilmington, DE.

Dream Becomes Reality…

"The Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) T1 Steam Locomotive Trust is a non-profit organization that believes in thinking differently about preservation. Through hard wor... (more)

As EMD E units came online In the late 1950's, Norfolk & Western's famed class J streamlined locomotives, having been in service less than a decade, were reassigned to freight service. The enginee... (more)

C&O #614 barrels into the town of Port Jervis, NY on an Iron Horse Enterprises Fall Foliage Excursion.

Time stands still for Jersey Central's venerable F3's... Come to ground level, click HERE or Railroad: Jersey Central
Locomotive: EMD F3(A)
Location: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, USA
Locomotive #: CNJ 56-57
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: January 17, 2009

RDG #2124 prepares for asbestos abatement. Asbestos fibers woven into sheets were commonly placed under the painted sheet metal of the boiler (lagging) to keep the boiler insulated. This kept th... (more)

Union Pacific No. 4012
Looking good in the neighborhood!

Union Pacific No. 4012, built in 1941 by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) of Schenectady, New York, is one of eigh... (more)

Under a watchful eye at the Strasburg yard, 2-6-0 #89 prepares for a early morning trip to Leaman Place Junction to pick up a 12 car load left the day prior by Norfolk Southern. Just another day,... (more)

Heber Valley's former Great Western 2-8-0 #75 had the honors this day in September of 2001. Today she is under restoration with hopes to get her ready very soon now that Heber's former UP #618 ha... (more)

Spring Switch. bw

L&N #152 making excellent time on her way to Boston, KY. A pan shot at 1/13th. For more panned photos Railroad: Louisville & Nashville
Locomotive: Steam 4-6-2
Location: New Haven, Kentucky, USA
Locomotive #: LN 152
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: August, 2008