Thanks to everyone for the information of former CB&Q parlor-observation-diner "Silver Star". Built in 1939 and used for the General Pershing Zephyr. This historic car is now owned by BHP in the P... (more)

BHP's SD70ACe combines with AC6000 6075 on a loaded iron ore train near Hesta. The locos BHP "earth" colours are passing through the Pilbara red earth that is typical of the Chichester Ranges. ... (more)

A BHP Billiton loaded Iron Ore train is led by a mighty AC6000 with 6073 leading SD70ACe 4322 towards Port Hedland through Yarrie Junction.

BHP 5637 and unidentified unit head a loaded Yandi iron ore round the big curve near the 250km peg on the Mt Newman line. The DPU units (5644/5663) in the middle of the train can be seen on the c... (more)

Soft morning light in a harsh landscape. BHPIO 5632 “Poseidon” is reflected in the still waters of the De Grey River as heads its empty ore up the Yarrie branch on a crisp September morning.

BHP 4347 on EMD Test Track

BHPIO 6076 & 5667 (AC6000CW & CM40-8M) empty iron ore departing Garden after crossing a loaded Yandi ore heading for Port Hedland. The DPU helper loco 6073 (AC6000CW) on the empty can be seen pas... (more)

6077 & 5645 (AC6000CW & CM40-8M) loaded BHPIO Yandi iron ore rounding the ‘S’ curves near Shaw heading to the dumper in Port Hedland. The helper locos can just been seen on the second curve i... (more)

6071 leads SD70ACe 4326 ex BNSF 9184 away from the crossing loop at Garden. Other locos in train are 4330 with 6072 and 5640 with 4303 and4331

SD70ACe 4323 leads SD40's 3087-3088 up grade towards the crossing loop at Shaw with an empty ore train.

The train has passed through Yandi Jct. and is heading into the Kurrajurra Canyon. With Summer (Christmas) light, whole new worlds evolve for the photographer willing to tolerate the 40 degree Ce... (more)

In temperatures approaching 45 degrees Celcius, it is uncommon to see shoots out here. However, for those who venture here, you will obtain the "Christmas light". Note in background the idle loc... (more)

BHP Billiton SD70ACe 4334 is on the test track at the back of the EMD plant in London, Ontario.