The sun has already lowered behind the mountains as an eastbound intermodel attacks the long grade towards the summit of Steven's Pass. This bridge was originally built in 1892 and was located in ... (more)

In a remote part of the New Mexico desert is a double track railroad that radiates in three directions to no-where. This railroad carries the dishes of the Very Large Array radio telescope network... (more)

As the sun sets behind the Wasatch Mountains, the constant battle against gravity continues as a train struggles up the 2.4% grade to the summit. Even with four big units up front and a DPU at the... (more)

Just dodging the first rays of light peaking over the surrounding hills, Amtrak’s Empire Service cruises south along the Hudson River towards New York City.

This is a USAF/SAC (Strategic Air Command) B-52 Mobile Simulator Train. The train consisted of an Administration Car, two B-52 Simulator Cars, and a Crew Car. Due to a shortage of simulators and t... (more)

As the winter sun rises over the Cascades, its warm rays start to melt the morning frost and fill the valley with a light fog that glows from the sun. It’s a serene and beautiful morning that come... (more)

On the anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, a Metro North train leaves the city behind as the new Freedom Tower rises.

The moon rises over the remains of the Bethlehem Steel plant as an incoming train illuminates the yard full of inter-model cars. Not long ago, this facility was one of the largest producers of ste... (more)

From a hilltop in the lush valley northeast of Reading, the senses come alive with spring. A lone tree in an open field provides a natural place to sit under and take it all in. Surrounded by youn... (more)

A bright moon illuminates the struggle of machine against the mountain. In this case, the mountain won. With two units on the front and a single DPU on the rear, this train could not make it up th... (more)

A few miles south of Davenport, the tri-weekly train is bringing home a light load back to Watsonville Junction. This train will be in view of the Pacific for most of it's journey.

An early morning move has two units easily handling an empty coal train returning to the Helper Yard.

The sun has just set on Newark, but there’s plenty of action on three converging rail systems. In the center, Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor line is hosting a NJ Transit train, which is a few minutes... (more)

Under a beautiful sky, the Martin Helper returns light after assisting a train over Soldier Summit.

Shortline railroading at its best….85lb rail meandering through the landscape, 40+ year old power, a one-man crew, 11 loads and 108 miles to the interchange. Rail was laid between Cheney To Coulee... (more)