Nearly three years after Union Pacific acquired Southern Pacific, a solid set of SP power works the Seattle to Los Angeles Z train.

The Super Chief, AT&SF train 17, is seen west of Ayer Colorado in 1939. Otto Perry photo, from my collection.

A pair of rebuilt SD70MAC (SD70AC) EMD engines bring a load of empty grain hoppers around the wye at Junta Yard to the W&A main, where it'll continue its run back north. Note the paint on both uni... (more)

Former Conrail SW8 #8687 is seen working for Maryland Pig Iron in the South Deering neighborhood of Chicago.

ATSF 2-10-2 1696 is assisting EMC E1 number 3 with train 17, the Super Chief, on rugged Raton Pass near Wootton in 1938. Otto Perry photo, from my collection.

Two ALCOs getting mechanical attention. Taken with permission of the property owner.

Lehigh Hanson has acquired two former Missouri Pacific SD40-2s (UP 4279, previously MP 4279 and originally MP 3279) and 4297, (UP 4297, previously MP B4297 and originally MP 3297) to operate their... (more)

A pair of Southern Pacific AC4400s send a bit of smoke skyward while exiting the east end of the passing siding at Avondale, CO on BNSF's Pueblo Sub. In another 10 or so miles this loaded coal tr... (more)

A full on Rain Starts as an R.J. Corman crew with Corman Power lead 54K around the Wye at Cresson. From Cresson the train heads North for Clearfield, PA.

6000 Horsepower SD90MAC-H II 8525. They had a short life. I'm glad I made the effort to catch them. Second unit is a GE 6000 horsepower unit AC6000CW 7551. At least on these, the locomotives survi... (more)

After being returned to its 1978 paint scheme, Norfolk & Western SD40-2 6162 rests outside the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation's shop in Ravenna, KY. For more info on KSHCO and photo opportu... (more)

Rock Island train number 509, The Rocket, is seen at Wichita Kansas in 1940. Otto Conrad Perry photo, from my collection.

Originally a late-model C&O GP40 this unit has been converted for commuter service and will soon be painted. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Soon after clearing the storage yard at Oxy far in the distance, the engineer has all 5 of his sun beaten locomotives in the corner as they start up the stair step grade that will soon have the tr... (more)

CSX’s freshly painted Conrail heritage unit leads northbound M652 across Boone’s Creek Trestle in Johnson City, TN. After many years of rumors and speculation, CSX is in the process of putting... (more)