This is a prime example of why distracted driving and trains do not mix. We watched this whole event unfold. The crew was shoving at no more than 5 MPH, and the conductor had the crossing protecte... (more)

Trains do not typically run on the Reedsburg Sub between Madison and Oregon in the Winter, as the only customer on the line is Lycon, which receives seasonal loads of sand and gravel. This train, ... (more)

Note the shifted lumber load on the last car, as IC 6071, the original SD40, couples to the grain hopper to get it ready for pick up.

The first, and only IC SD70 painted up in the CN scheme so far.

SOO 6044 is awaiting a fresh crew as a Qatar Airways jet prepares to land at O'Hare International Airport.

Ha, since when do railroads put decimals in there road numbers? I'm sure the railroad didn't purposely make the number "49.94".

The conductor is detraining to line the runaway track switch for movement up the hill.

Deer In the Headlights: We all know that these woodland creatures aren't the smartest in the Animal Kingdom. Fortunately for them though, these deer all escaped any unpleasant enc... (more)

The AZER is making some sort of power swap at South Siding. After we took these shots, we were warned to be careful because this area has had issues with rattle snake infestations. We made it out ... (more)

The only time a train graces these rails is during a storage move. The L469 crew is just coming into Oregon from the East after taking a light engine trip to the end of the line to scout out the f... (more)

WAMX 4176 is heading West between Brooklyn and Oregon, WI. They ran the power all the way to the red board to ensure that the conductor knew exactly where said red board was located, and to check ... (more)

Alot of railroaders were on this weed spraying extra which was led by a freshly painted CN GP40 widecab. Today, we had 3 trains in about an hour, and usually in a day we have 2 through freights in... (more)

WAMX 4272 trails 4275 as the duo make their way over some questionable track on their way to a cut of storage cars at the end of the line.

L56191 has just come back from Rockford. The conductor is walking towward the CN Freeport Yard Office. You can see the old ROCK ISLAND "R" rear of the locomotive, to the right of the "GT" logo. It... (more)

WAMX 4177 is at the very end of the active rail on the Reedsburg Sub. A train has not been West of this point in over 10 years.