The face of shoreline railroading has changed so much since 70-tonners and old end-cabs plied light rail with light cars. I attribute much of this to the almost universal use of 286,000 lb. gross... (more)
SY1293, one of a sizeable fleet of these 2-8-2s based at Baotou steel works is seen in the murky atmosphere of the works at a small loco servicing point in 2001.
Pointed at Starkey Hill, that winding grade close to town that is the start of the "Pumpkin Vine" line to Winston Salem, NC. Due to proximity and a grade nearing 1.7% Starkey has been t... (more)
A westbound E44-powered mineral train passes under the Atglen and Susquehanna "low grade" signal bridge at the west end of Marietta, near Decatur Street. No. 4426 was built by GE for the PRR in No... (more)