On Patrol- Its hard to peddle cars when your branchline is under 10+ Ft of snow... So, the M&P Job has stolen the Columbia Coal power and is out on patrol, plowing snow and having fun doing it, ac... (more)

Flying Skies- Q199 builds air in the backstreets of this south side, Chicago hood, as the the sky flies overhead on a warm summer night...

Eclectic Mix- WC,BCOL,CN,GTW & IC power sit out the summer of 2011 with an uncertain fate. Woodcrest Shops, South Lot.

Morning Reflection- The sun wears off the fog and chill of a fall morning. M336 is tucked safely away in the Burlington Siding for a small fleet of Northbounds , as the moon bids farewell for the ... (more)

Morning Duck Under- The suns just coming up on this CN local, but in essence it's acting like its setting.. In seconds the sun will be gone above a thick blanket of clouds, not to be seen until an... (more)

Adams Line Splendor- Fall color has hit central Wisconsin. MVPPR slides into view, shot off one of the many rustic wooden bridges in Green Lake County. Not long on trains, the old CNW Adam's line ... (more)

Ray Of Light - First rays of light fall on M336 temporary stalled with an over heated lead unit.

Arrival- WSOR's overnight Horicon to Janesville road train arrives at WSOR's Janesville Terminal, on the former CNW's Rock River bridge.

Thirsty- EJE and CN road power get inspected and fueled at CN's busy Markham fuel facility on Chicago's south side.

Rain Delay - Wsor's afternoon Milwaukee local, gets an early afternoon delay. In times like this, its just best to put your feet up and relax.

Break In The Storm - A break in a late afternoon storm, that has adjacent O'hare airport shut down, produces this convenient surprise.

Chicago Doesn't Discriminate - Typical Chicago Night. Hot trains like CN Q199 cool their jets just as easy as GP40P-2 equipped BP9. Rest assured somebody will move here, as this is usually hot pro... (more)

Ending Era - The end of the DM&IR is eminent. Another tunnel motor is retired and leaves the north country with an uncertain future. 336 pulls in the hole at Ackerville for a small fleet of northb... (more)

Owning the golden hour - We owned the golden hour this day. 486 blasts east uphill out of Portage and into Wyocena on CP's Watertown Sub.

Comfortable Man - "A comfortable man in comfortable surroundings..", quoting an old trains article. The throttle is in the corner as 12000 horses do work on as many tons. Down to 15mph, the amp m... (more)