Union Pacific welders work on a track capacity addition at Allen Creek between Missouri Valley and California Junction, Iowa, on August 15, 2012. They are in the middle of doing two field welds on... (more)

A view inside the cab of Duluth & Northeastern 28 as its brought up to pressure for a test run on the North Shore.

The switch heaters are working nicely at the Claycomo Spur turnout off the NS Kansas City District-BNSF Brookfield Sub.

Yep, it's that time of year again, folks.

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Thermite weld in progress about one mile west of Williamsport, Indiana. Within seconds, the 2,000+ degree molten metal will pour into the molds below and make a hot August day even hotter. If you'... (more)

Fireman and fellow RP contributor Rob Sporek shovels away on 2-8-0 #60 on its way to Ringoes, NJ on one of the railroad's yearly North Pole Express trains. Photo taken with permission while wearin... (more)

Lake Tower was on Milwaukee's south side and governed a small yard, crossovers, and passing siding on the Milwaukee Road. The tower was closed in the mid 1980's and was burned by vandals in 1989 a... (more)

With the line blocked with the local signaller, a welding team works on a joint - note the lack of safety footwear or clothing!

A minor derailment at Saunders turned into something more as the airslide hopper landed on a propane tank. The flame is from the crews burning off the propane before they try re-railing the cars.

R761's crew examine the fire during a short stop at Bendigo, transferring back to Melbourne after a weekend in Echuca.

The end of fish life after a good spotting session

The fireman of the steam locomotive puts a shovelful of coal into the firebox of FK 262, ready to drive uphill from Weizen to Blumberg on the Sauschwaenzlebahn. With the left hand the engineer ope... (more)

Earl Knoob feeds the belly of the beast, former Great Western 2-10-0 #90.

As the engineer has his grip on the throttle, Fireman J.W. Magee checks his fire prior to attacking the 1.0% grade with a 12 car train as his student keeps an eye ahead, assisting the engineer wit... (more)

Firing the cogwheel steamlocomotive HG 3/4 # 4 with a loaded 4 car train on the 11.0 % grade up to the Furka. Boiler pressure needle shows 13,5 bar (192 PSI), the coal is of good quality and the f... (more)