Allentown bound manifest freight exits the esses at Apollo with the ubiquitous Dash 9 on the point as it heads eastbound on a steamy morning.

An westbound intermodal from Yermo descends the pass. An awesome view of the rock formations at Sullivans Curve is in store for the crew after exiting the curve as it continues its journey to West... (more)

A westbound manifest under dynamic braking glides past the impressive rocks of Sullivans Curve.

Catch 22! U703 grinds up the .6% grade with 99 loads of ore destined for US Steel after an interchange with the Union RR at North Bessemer on a brisk Earth Day after overnight snow flurries

After waiting at CP Harris for MT's from Schelocta to head west, an eastbound coal drag digs into the rail to get back up to speed. The trailing engine 9346 is an Dash 9-40CW upgraded to a 44CW

An eastbound trailer train climbs the pass on track 2 in ealry morning light as it passes CP Walker.

After waiting at Etna for a green signal, an eastbound coal drag gathers momentum. I happened to be crossing the Highland Park Bridge when I spotted this train. Glad I took my camera with me!

A local heads south with a few loads to Butler pulled by two classic B&LE orange and black EMD engines.

At the NPS predicted blossom peak day, no blossoms were found near the HQ of the NPS. Due to colder weather, they would be delayed until early April. No delays however were to be found with VRE, a... (more)

Another load of western crude heads to the east coast refineries on NS's version of the Keystone Pipeline.

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)

The skyline of Chicago is reflected off the River Point Tower as two trains continue their transit of the Loop as Manic Monday evening rush hour starts.

Under a slow order a loaded manifest crosses the New River at Hawks Nest State Park

Rear DPU's in full dynamics glides past Hill 582 as it eases a manifest freight down the pass.

A northbound ethanol train glides out of Tunnel 2 under dynamic braking as it heads to Bakersfield.