IC&E SD40-2 6429 leads a 643 ethanol train north through Des Plaines.
Former Leaders of Their Respective Fields An old but nicely restored green Oliver model 77 has a face off with another green machine, a former BN SD40-2 now in possession by the No... (more)
The west side of Lawton, OK has an ample amount of industrial business for a shortline, in this case the Stillwater Central (SLWC). The 275-mile line is a former SLSF route owned by the state of ... (more)
Early on a cold and windy March morning, an engineer closely looks at his mirror as he backs up the first two engines of the K409.
Union Pacific's original fleet of SD40-2s were delivered when I was a teenager. What a thrill it is to see hundreds of them rebuilt and repainted to serve the UP for years to come. Here the 1628 a... (more)
470 is on final to Clearing Yard as the sun heads for the horizon.
A pair of Canadian Pacific SD40-2's lead 632 out of Bensenville Yard, slowing to a stop as they await signal indication onto the IHB.
GSCX 7369 leads GEXR 431 through Georgetown with QGRY 2303, a new locomotive that is being delivered to the GEXR.
After a frustrating wait in Coxsackie, I chased this southbound train down for a "hit n run" shot on the closed walkway before heading to a rescheduled appointment with a friend. Originally this ... (more)
On a cold morning in late January, F768 breaks the silence with a nice leaser leading the way.
CP 5958 and two other GM SD40-2's (5798-9011) sit at Locke Street in Hamilton awaiting a fresh crew. Power like this is rare on today's CP, especially in solid sets.
Union Pacific's Wendover Local slows to a stop at UP North Yard in Salt Lake City.
CP 470 awaits a recrew at Scott Street in Franklin Park, powered by a trio of ICE SD40-2's and a former Soo Line SD60.
A pair of dirty SD40-2's leave westward through Elmhurst with a K Line stack.