In the middle of the consist on NS P42. Unsure of lineage or reason for location.
An ex-Pennsylvania Railroad dwarf signal sits silently at the East end of Fairhope yard, with a restricted indication.
Working an early shift can sometimes be beneficial. On my way to work I noticed the full moon looked like it might be setting right as the sun was rising. Fortunately I have a good view of this sc... (more)
The desert sun has taken its toll on the paint on this caboose displayed at Needles CA. Not only are the numbers faded beyond recognition but what appears to be graffiti has also long since faded... (more)
The Torrance Local shoves towards the lumber yard at the end of the Moneto Spur, passing the ancient PE wigwag at Denker. The crew, who were not regulars, were surprised by the old crossing signal... (more)
Eau Claire Tower was the heart of railroad operations through town from 1896 to 1991. This former Omaha Road (CNW) structure was actually originally built to a Milwaukee Road design. It protected ... (more)
Built in 1915 by ATSF in Spanish Colonial style, this lovely Union Station is now in the National Register of historic places. At left, my family getting some info at the tourism office.
The large stone building of Ospizio Bernina on 2256 meter a.s.l. in the early morning at 6.36 AM. The snow fighting crew from Poschiavo with the snow blower Xrot mt # 95403 and diesellocomotive Gm... (more)
A 93 year old 40ft MOPAC boxcar sits on the Kansas & Oklahoma in Scott City, KS. It is stenciled BLT. 11-24.
The refurbished Southern Railway Prosperity Depot waits by unabandoned but unused tracks for trains that no longer come by. In front is a frog sculpture serving perhaps as a reminder that, years a... (more)
The Town of Varnville, SC has recognized its rail heritage by painting this former Reading 94063 and Conrail 18847 caboose in C. & W. C. garb.
On February 17, following another 12-18 inches of fresh snowfall in the Green Mountains - more than 50 inches total for the past 10 days - Vermont Rail System dispatched the 'baby plow' - a Fairmo... (more)
The FRA geometry car and its accompaniment rest in Andrews Yard in Columbia, SC.
A PAL high and wide creeps over the Salt River bridge. I have no idea why what looks to be a mattress pad was hanging off the back end.