The doubleheader excursion out of Alma, MI charges upgrade out of town, putting on a spectacular show for the railfans.

After turning of the locomotive, the southbound return trip to Owosso is just underway as SP 4449 heads south across Ely St. in one of the few peeks of sun seen on the return trip of its last day ... (more)

NKP 765 in Michigan 4x5 negative

PM 1225 and NKP 765 at Owosso Roundhouse Mamiya C330, Fuji 400x

NKP 765 uncouples from the train outside of town prepares to turn on the wye before shoving the train back into town.

NKP 765 storms out of Alma on its way back to Owosso with the all-day Saturday excursion.

Heading North out of Alma, MI, Great Lakes Central has the daily northbound freight in tow. Note 390's lack of dynamics and its ALCO trucks

Pinch-hitting for the ailing PM 1225, NKP 765 proves she a more-than-adequate substitute as she departs Alma with a nice smoke show.

The Coast Daylight flies past a Chevy truck on its way to San Francisco from Los Angeles. In reality, SP 4449 is backing past what is now considered a classic car on its way back to the dis... (more)

SP 4449 puts on a nice show as it departs Alma for its southbound return trip to Owosso during Trainfest 2009.

Having just wyed the engine. 765 patiently waits as the conductor throws the switch. In a few minutes 765 will back onto its train and push the consist back. From there the train will wait for a 2... (more)

The rain came down hard for 765's arrival in Alma for Train Festival 2009.

Daylight in the daylight, in central Michigan no less, quite amazing. 4449 departs Alma after turning on the wye.

Having wyed the power the 4449 is now pushing the excursion train back to the boarding area in Alma for the return trip.

It is probably safe to say that little Alma Michigan has never seen such a gorgeous (or big 16' 4" tall 10' wide 110' 2 1/4 '' long) steam locomotive before. It is also safe for everyone since th... (more)