On a chilly Feburary evening, units from the various locals and yard jobs at Lesperance Street congergate behind the yard tower, with the St. Louis skyline providing the backdrop. Canon 350D.

It looks like the infamous 253 is back on MRS property. MRS seems to have this one-of-a-kind rebuild leased out to other railroads/industries year round. Canon 350D.

Saint Mouis Metro 3022 head through downtown St. Louis with the Gateway Arch looming in the background.

While waiting for a signal into the 12th street yard, YDU50 slowly creeps down the bridge approach while being passed by an eastbound manifest.

Westbound @ mp18 just crossing the Missouri River into St. Louis County. Plaque reads: "Bellefontaine Bridge Begun July 4 1892 Opened Dec 27, 1893 Geo.S.Morison Chief Eng'r B.L.Grosby Res Eng... (more)

After coming off the BNSF, this dump train comes down the old Oak Hill Line past "The Hill," a famous Italian neighborhood in St. Louis, on its trek south. Canon 350D.

Grain train on the BNSF Hannibal Sub waits at Branch St. for the signal to allow continuation on the TRRA through downtown St. Louis.

Coal train on the Hannibal Sub waits at Branch St. for signal to enter the TRRA.

A classic UP Rotary Snowplow, this view shows the blades in a view not many have seen.

Amtrak P42 49 sits in St. Louis with the northbound Texas Eagle, getting ready to depart for Chicago.

The Gateway Arch looks over a trio of UP SD60Ms, led by 2453, on a westbound manifest heading though St. Louis.

Happy Holidays! After bringing the CEO of the UP into St. Louis, the MoPac and Katy units slumber just outside the gates of SLUS on a frigid December evening. The Ameren UE building is providing t... (more)

A train of coal empties from Dupo, IL waits at 7th St. for a signal to proceed into the UP 12th St. Yard after crossing the MacArthur Bridge over the Mississippi River.

With a friendly wave from the RCL operator, 728 backs over Cheauteau St. and back into the yard. Canon 350D.