The closest I thought I would ever get to an FTB is this repurposed derelict. Looking at the connections I suspect this might have earlier been a Locotrol receiver car. Arguably the most histori... (more)

TVRM's final Summerville Steam Special of the season works its way through the beautiful Autumn landscape of Northwest Georgia, with Southern steam gems 630 and 4501 in the lead.

As the harbingers of spring timidly peek out from their buds, a light drizzle falls from chilly clouds cloaking the steep ridges south of the former Southern as this westbound local descends the ... (more)

From my collection. Photo by Jim King.

A spotting features nightmare. Note the 48” fan and GP18 radiator section behind the cab, the paper air filter box and the lace of louvers on the battery box and under the cab.

Southern Railway 4501 blasts through Hobart IN, as it leads an excursion train east on the former Nickel Plate Road Chicago-Fort Wayne line in 1973.

My favorite Fs, configured with roof tanks to allow extra capacity for passenger service.

TVRM's Autumn Leaf Special is really living up to its name as the steam doubleheader rolls through the lesser known backwoods of Rock Spring, GA.

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's 'Autumn Leaf Special' doubleheader rounds the first curve on a straightaway outside Chickamauga, GA.

Southern 630 rolls through the seasonal tree tunnel with the Missionary Ridge Local in tow.

The last time I saw Southern 1401 was probably in the mid-80s. It's still on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC and looks as good as it did 34 years ... (more)

Former Alexander Railroad Alco S3 sits at the Craggy Mountain Line's yard in Woodfin, NC. 7 never worked for the Southern but looks fantastic in a tuxedo.

Commonplace boring at the time.

Leading an all matched GE consist, a real rarity.