The NE Calera signal area has changed a little since the last time I caught a train here. New Vader hood signals and a satellite dish have replaced more)

The last remaining Alco HH900 lumbers across a wooden bridge pulling a local freight. This photo was staged by Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum volunteers for a publicity shot showcasing a unique pi... (more)

Southern Railway caboose X458 gets a new lease on life and is being loaded up for the journey to her new home.

Calera & Shelby No. 2022 has just brought in the first train of the day, and is now backing down in to the "tunnel of trees" to reconnect to the head end.

The Heart of Dixie's other ex-US Army SW8, No. 2019, spends a lazy Saturday resting in the museum's yard.

As the sun sinks lower, one last hot shot freight zips in to Calera on the former L&N behind a vintage C40-8, still wearing her "Bright Future" paint scheme. Hopefully the future is still bright f... (more)

Calera & Shelby No. 2022 has just completed the last run of the day, and waits patiently on the small wooden bridge while her Conductor lines the switch to the house track to be put away for the n... (more)

CSMX Passenger Train is seen here resting for the night at the Calera & Shelby Railroad Museum (Heart Of Dixie) in Calera, AL.

A lone survivor! No. 82 is the oldest surviving High Hood ALCO locomotive complete with its original prime mover, a McIntosh & Seymour 531T diesel engine. It is the only surviving HH900, and the o... (more)

BSRR HH900 #82 has just been restored By the Heart Of Dixie Railroad Museum & is seen here being pulled outside of the shops for a few Photographers to get some shots. This locomotive was built in... (more)

BSRR HH900 #82 has just been restored By the Heart Of Dixie Railroad Museum & is seen here sitting outside of the shops in the bright Sunshine for a few Photographers to get some shots. This locom... (more)

Draft
With the Flagg Coal 75 pulling as much as she can, this train is in draft mode meaning there is no slack between the cars. With complete tension being applied between the couple... (more)

It’s Alive
With the blue hour almost at a close, this little steamer starts to expel smoke and steam as it prepares for a nocturnal run. Special thanks to the Heart of Dixie for ... (more)

The new coat of black shines nicely in the back shop at the Heart of Dixie as the 2022 patiently waits for her new colors to dry before she heads out of the shop and starts working again. This un... (more)

Norfolk Southern Local Freight Train A84 makes their way Southbound back to Wilton, AL. After working Precision Strip Steel Mill in Talladega, AL. as they cross over CSXT S&NA South Sub Diamond in... (more)