UP 4014 is a long way from home rails here, using UP trackage rights on the BNSF, nee CNW rights on the BN. Furthermore, the Nemadji River bridge seen here is on the former SOO Line Danbury Sub. T... (more)

After picking up sand cars at Gateway, the Monett Turn notches out, struggling with a now much bigger train, heading south to Springdale. Canon 350D.

Before the High Speed: Today this track has been upgraded for 110 mph with heavy rail and concrete ties. 110 mph running is planned to be instated by 2017. In 2007 though, the Springfield S... (more)

The engineer puts on a show as he throttles up after getting a signal to the yard tower where it will change crews. The second unit is a former Rio Grande tunnel motor. Canon 350D.

After the long trip from Chicago, ZYCLD pulls into Dupo yard across the barren snow-covered landscape at sunset. That second unit is a TFM C30-7SR, what it was doing this far north I haven't a clu... (more)

MASNP blasts through Pacific, MO on its way west to North Platte, if things are fluid, this train should make it to Jefferson City in a matter of hours. Canon 350D.

During the last minutes of sunlight, the "hotshot" 199 screams through Red Wing past the depot, heading for Shoreham yard, before continuing its journey west. Check out the Swedish flag ... (more)

LSE59 10 comes past Kirkwood station at a good clip. Note that both headlights are out, how much of a safety hazard is that? The second unit is an ex MOP GP38-2.

A UP SD70M pokes its nose out from the crowded area of the MacArthur Bridge lead, and 6th Street scales area. Train was IMNSE 03.

On a brutally cold morning (-2F), 3 crews and 3 sets of power congregate at Hoffman Ave, all of them waiting for the dispatcher. The second unit in the middle consist needs some work, smoking pret... (more)

The St. Paul Tunnels: The BNCP transfer is Popping out of a tunnel that looks more at home in Southern Missouri, Northern Arkansas, or Kentucky, rather than downtown St. Paul, MN. BNCP is b... (more)

At around 11:30 pm this dead manifest sits at Valmeyer waiting for a new crew, as another train flies past it, taking the diverging approach through the crossover. Canon 350D.

A quiet night in Dupo tonight, there isn't much activity in the yard as this coal drag waits for a new crew not far from the yard tower. Canon 350D.

MRS MP15DC #254 sits ready for a days work in the MRS engine house.

Figured I'd go get some McDonald's after work, just happened to have my camera and tripod with me. This is the first time I have ever seen a train operating on these tracks.