While I didn't get full sun the sun did illuminate enough of the scene to get a workable image. The southbound coal train back on its normal schedule skirts the shoreline of Turnagain Arm on a blu... (more)

The Coastal Classic hustles through Portage on its way north back to Anchorage.

After backing off the Whittier Division on the south leg of the wye, ARR 4323 is now on the point as it pulls through Portage on the mainline before stopping and backing onto the siding after a lo... (more)

This southbound left Anchorage about 4:30 PM and an empty coal train was on duty at Seward at 3:15 PM so I had hopes that they might meet somewhere in en-route however that was not to be as this W... (more)

The Glacier Discovery crosses the Twentymile River as it makes its way north for Anchorage. ARR 3010 is one of the movie stars on the ARR roster as it was the lead unit in the movie 'Runaway Trai... (more)

While out for a drive on a beautiful summer night I was looking for a spot to catch the Coastal Classic on its northward journey from Seward. While the sunsets almost at 11pm the Chugach Mountains... (more)

ARR 4322 powers the Coastal Classic headed for Anchorage just south of Virgin Creek on another gorgeous Alaska evening.

While the Alaska Railroad doesn't run a lot of freight on the south end you can generally count on 2-3 coal trains a week between Anchorage and Seward. Today's shot shows a northbound snaking alon... (more)

Nothing but blue skies on this summer day in Alaska. A southbound coal load is see skirting the bog at Portage en-route to Seward where they will unload and return to Anchorage later in the evenin... (more)

The second Whittier bound freight of the day passes MP 85 on a picture perfect summer day. Not only was the weather great there was plenty of train action, which isn't always the case on the Alask... (more)

The daily Coastal Classic compliments the majestic scenery in Portage as it works its way north toward Anchorage.

Today was a perfect day for photos, not only was it a cruise Wednesday, which means additional passenger trains to support the cruise ships, but there was also two freights on the SB line up, a Wh... (more)

The nightly freight is northbound for Fairbanks with a large block of container/TOFC traffic. 102 trailers and an unknown amount of containers makes for a lengthy freight seen here crossing the Ma... (more)

As those of us who live in places like Vegas bake through another desert summer, this scene from a cold Halloween day in Alaska looks very refreshing. Northbound Whittier freight crosses Twenty Mi... (more)

The Coastal Classic breezes into the beautiful scenery of Portage on its was north toward its home in Anchorage. Things can change very quickly and dramatically in Alaska. While this Spring was ... (more)