For those who know the location (Cheyenne, WY; Crow Creek) and the railroad well (the UP in this photograph does not exist today), the caption is simple: "Hello, Sherman....next stop; Rawlins!". ... (more)
One of the Black Thunder Mine loadouts in background.
Running across the BNSF Mojave Sub on trackage rights, this Trona bound coal load sprints the last few miles to Mojave where it will be back on home rails.
A break in severe weather allows some perfect evening light to fall on the UP's triple track mainline at Buda interlocking between Gibbon and Kearney. I would say it was lucky to have a train sho... (more)
Like a big brother looking over the younger siblings, a tired and worn Big Jack awaits an inspection at the shop in the company of everyday power.
A hot intermodal train cools it's heels at Summit, CA while a UP coal train slowly descends the 3% grade.
