Not exactly ho hum even then but I should have paid more attention and worked harder for more shots. Uncle Pete was just okay in those days in my opinion and you got what seemed like 1200 SD-40-2... (more)

Southbound "Santa Train" is rather workaday this year, no Fs, and rather short, with an ordinary, but very clean leader. Due to visibility issues wide nosed units did not work out and t... (more)

Typical top of the line power lashup moving around

A fan favorite N&W style. Crews complained vociferously about that "winter window" which made switching uncomfortable. It was probably liked a little better in northern Ohio and such.

A new unit from OHCR, originally Erie Mining as evidenced by their distinctive options.

A nice paint job, even after some wear.

Only F I ever saw riding on Alco trucks. It looks pretty cool and probably pulled better. Unfortunately I don't think any of the As got this treatment.

This old unit looks pretty good compared to the other Fs sitting around.

"Back in the day" doesn't seem that long ago but it has been almost 26 years. They were still using 4-axle manned helpers and the hillside was not so overgrown with cedars as to be impa... (more)

This is a diesel hydraulic with the really weird wheel arrangement of B-2-B. Nice big comfortable cab. I wonder how it handles curves. As in some places in Europe locomotives in Japan are often... (more)

A real chop job, truck engine in the long hood. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

I had just moved from CA back east was a thrilled to be only 4 hours from the farm. The days were crisp and the reddish sun angle enriched the colors as this daily freight prepared to depart for ... (more)

My first real experience in the area. I was in NJ on business and got to lay over for days. I spent it productively, in taking lots of slides of course.

Imagine you had these little beauties, a vintage freight train, several miles of track, plenty of time and a cooperative, friendly crew. Yes, it was a nice day. I’d trade 10 fantrips for one g... (more)