MARC (or CSX?) has been outfitting stations with crossing lights to warn passengers crossing the tracks between platforms that a train is coming. Note the white crossties in the LED graphic, and ... (more)
The old jointed rail is move off the ties as a fleet of MOW equipment removes ballast from between the ties, surface the ties, fill spike holes, reposition tie plates, position the new welded rail... (more)
Someone seeing the funny side of the snow on the speed limit sign into the entrance of the ore tipping plant at Santon, Scunthorpe Steel Works.
Sparks fly off the spinning grinding stone as Canadian National's Superior Sub tracks get a new profile.
A discarded spike, left over from when the railroad removed an unnecessary switch, stands guard at C425M 381 awaits her crew. Both soldiers once worked day and night to keep the traffic moving on ... (more)
A wheelset that was recently reground to remove flat spots awaits its call to duty at the Pacific Harbor Line yard in Wilmington, CA, on April 4, 2009. Once in service, the fine grooves will be p... (more)
A hopper car, long out of service, sits as decoration on the old coaling trestle in Ann Arbor. This unusual vantage point offers a look at the draft gear. (Taken with an iPhone.)
Shot of a 12 volt signal bulb inside a Union Switch & Signal Style R color light signal.
Gotta love graffiti.
The ground flies by, even at 10mph
Fisheye view of the frozen connections between Superliners on the Empire Builder.
Homages to our nation's rich railroading history adorn the walkway over the King Street platforms.
Now these signs may say "Safety First" but how but some work first on the boxcar behind them, ouch!
40 miles to Hagerstown on the H-line
Early morning sunrise, 16 degrees F.
