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.

Former Alexander Railroad Alco S3 #7 awaits in the Woodfin yard at the Craggy Mountain Line to ride the rails once again. 7 never worked for the Southern but definitely looks good in a tuxedo.

It's almost dusk, but the heat hasn't even begun to think about surrendering its grip on south Georgia. Flying a white extra flag, this train out of Albany is headed for Dawson, Cuthbert, and the... (more)

Southern Railway #630 runs the museum train at TVRM in Chattanooga, TN for the public and railfans.

At the turn of the 20th Century, Chattanooga found itself playing a critical role in connecting the north with the south. By 1906 Chattanooga felt the need for a consolidated terminal as its two e... (more)

Southbound SOU train crossing creek near Woods