The end of the day finds us back at Logan Hill where in the last light of day, three trains are on the hill. Two loads are climbing and heading east and an empty is heading back to the mines for a... (more)

On a beautiful fall day, a few outdoor enthusiasts pause to watch and photograph as the Wolverine heads east to its next stop at Ann Arbor.

EMD's latest AC power teams up with EMD's early AC power, an SD-70MAC to pull a load of PRB coal over Crawford Hill.

First generation AC power from GE and EMD meet west of Alliance as the loaded GE powered coal waits for some MT's to head back to the PRB.

A BNSF crew brings empty hoppers to Black Thunder's Jacob Ranch mine. They will stop after crossing the bridge to hand the train over to a Watco crew which will handle the loading of the train. ... (more)

Old #110 shows its articulating capabilities as it negotiates a sharp curve on its way east to Keystone.

Rear DPU's meet at Logan Hill.

Grinding up Logan Hill, another load of Powder River Basin black diamonds heads to a distant power plant. All UP traffic exits the east/south end of the Orin Sub.

AC power rules the range. An loaded BNSF unit coal train heads east/south on the Orin Sub at Reno Junction. The new loadout for Black Thunder Mine towers over the tracks. Eventually this will beco... (more)

Another load of fuel heads east as the sun rises over the PRB. Coal consumption has continued to decrease due to tougher gov't regulations and will continue due to the "War On Coal". The 2013 M.A.... (more)

The conductor of 5740 does a visual inspection of an empty coal train heading back to the Powder River Basin.

Three trains on Logan Hill. Two loads climbing and one MT descending are visible on the hill. Coal traffic is off about 25 to 30% due to power plant closures.

A CSX westbound autorack approaches the Gore Rd. crossing with CN and BC Rail as power. With a good head of speed, the train kicks up some dust from freshly laid ballast.

Saturday's Altoona Horseshoe Curve excursion has just eased past the old AR tower. It is slowing to a stop to allow for the diesels to take over during the descent of the Slide on its way back to ... (more)

Saturday's Altoona Curve excursion heads east on Track 1 with the Pennsylvania and Conrail heritage units in tow to the delight of numerous railfans who traveled great distances to see main-line s... (more)