The Floridian near Gallatin, TN with a L&N U30C on the point followed by Amtrak and SCL E-Units.

We never expected to find one of these. They may have been relative "dogs" but they had nice lines and great sound. This one is on a transfer run.

L&N southbound from Nashville approaching Chattanooga.

The 7 Tilden job is cutting off it's train and is about to head back to the Tilden mine for another cut. Adjacent to him is the 7 Hill job pumping air in preparation for the downhill run to the d... (more)

The 3PM Tilden Job brings another train of pellets to the yard at Eagle Mills, where the train will be yarded and combined with other cuts for the Hill Job to take to the docks in Marquette.

The 3PM Hill Job is returning from Marquette after dropping off loads and picking up empties, easing past the AEI scanner and about to cross the Morgan Creek bridge. Don't ask me how I got across... (more)

Can you smell the paint? Looks sharp, every detail, including the horn, receiving attention.....wait; doh...missed a spot...cab awning!. Roster sniper's secret tool is displayed here also.... ... (more)

Wyoming coal was just beginning to heat up and I was just passing thru going from Washington to Oklahoma.

Wyoming coal was just beginning to heat up and I was just passing thru going from Washington to Oklahoma.

There was quite a line. They looked pretty good for goners. The acetylene heads cut the traction motor leads rather than disconnecting them reducing the RTO value. If only they'd had a good pri... (more)

Nice shot of a grizzled veteran of the coal fields waiting for the next assignment somewhere on BN, right? No, we're at Hanna, Wyoming on the UP, stumbling across this nice treat just sitting chu... (more)

Southbound freight coming off of the huge Ohio River bridge and trestle ruuning past the remains of the railroad station.

Nice trip to Eagle Mills on this weekend. Everything was perfect; all GEs, cool clear weather, friendly employees, release to have the run of the place: until I started back and got; a.) busted a... (more)