As seen from 3,000' AGL and looking east southeast, a recently unloaded coal train sits on the loop track in Ardoch, ND. This site was opened in the summer of 2005 and sees an average of two unit... (more)

Double Resurrection! First, Rio Grande speed lettering once again adorns the long hood of 6-axle power in the form of recently acquired SD90MACs from CITX. Second, the annual Ski T... (more)

The lone SD70MAC is outnumbered 3-to-1 by AC4400CWs on this southbound coal drag; a pretty remarkable feat considering the MAC holds a 7-to-1 advantage over its GE competitor on the BNSF roster! ... (more)

BNSF 1993 leads the Pikes Peak Local through the post-hoar frost wintry scene in Palmer Lake, CO. Learn more at Joint Range R... (more)

The kids go back to skating once the power passes by, but mom and dad take a moment to enjoy the "peace and quiet" of a loaded coal train as it works its way south through Palmer Lake behind a pai... (more)

The famed Tehachapi Loop as seen from 20,000' MSL looking southwest. Hwy 58 is the road in the foreground and Tunnel 10 is on the left side of the frame.

The only caption that comes to mind is: "Truckin' westbound!"

Not sure why the Rio Grande Heritage unit was left on the house tracks in downtown Colorado Springs today, but it was a welcome sight! More info at Railroad: Union Pacific
Locomotive: EMD SD70ACe
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Locomotive #: UP 1989
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: June 27, 2011

Here's a shot railfans don't see everyday: looking east over Lincoln's BNSF yard from about 500' AGL. The overpass is Rte. 77.

I don't know what this thing is or what it does, but I know I wouldn't want to be on either end of it when it's running!

Export coal snakes south along the Turnagain Arm late in the day just as the sun is hitting the horizon.

Ignoring the blaring horn, the wig-wag lights on the lead unit, the flashing red signals, and the lowering crossing gate, this moron in his Olds tempts fate. Even though trains are restricted to ... (more)

This Scale Test Car, still in Burlington Northern markings, is 72-years old, believe it or not! Just think of all the history this little thing's seen in its lifetime. Learn more at Railroad: Burlington Northern Railroad
Locomotive: Scale Test Car
Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA
Locomotive #: BN 979004
Train ID: ****
Photo Date: February 18, 2008

What an odd power duo for North Dakota: Santa Fe vets BNSF 125 (GP60M) and BNSF 8704 (GP60) lead the fourth run of the upgraded Grand Forks - Northtown manifest south past the grain silos in Alton... (more)

My first train back in Colorado had these pair of brand new SD70ACes leading a southbound coal train at Woodmen Road in Colorado Springs. Can't beat new!