Two big DGNO gensets switch Reunion Yard as Amtrak No. 22 passes.

SCL 1776 - The One That Begat Them All

There were two different U36Bs on the Seaboard Coast Line that carried the number "1776." The SCL's U36Bs were being delivered, and 1776:1 was... (more)

The Pennsylvania and Southern, a switching operation in and around the Letterkenny Army Depot near Chambersburg, PA debuted #17 an EMD SW7 built in 1950 for Weyerhauser in the Pacific Northwest. I... (more)

Union Electric Company/Ameren has UCEX No. 2015 decked out in patriotic colors to honor “Ameren’s Military Veteran Employees” in its coal-hauling fleet of hoppers. On July 3, 2016, No. 2015 ... (more)

BN 1991, which was painted in a red, white, and blue scheme as a tribute to the troops that participated in Operation Desert Storm, is seen on the point of an empty coal train which is about to ar... (more)

Of the three units SP painted up to celebrate our nations BiCentennial celebration this was considered the ugly duckling used mostly in local service as seen here near sunset at SP's LA area Dolor... (more)

A Roger Puta Photograph

This was a two day northbound ferry run on the Southern Railway to get the 444 back with the American Freedom Train in the DC area. On the morning of day two, the train is seen shortly after depar... (more)

Continental Grain's contribution to the fleet of America's bicentennial-themed locomotives was this former Santa Fe Alco S4 which serviced the company's elevator in Gilman, Illinois. Paul Meyer p... (more)

HOLIDAY JUNCTION KS May 1975 -- SD45-2 5702 takes the super elevation as it leads Super C on its trek to the west. Note missing presidential seal on the round shield.

Southwest of Argentine KS April 1976 -- At speed and leaning into the superelevation. I believe this is one of the last instances of the Super C operation as the trains were discontinued in May of... (more)

ARGENTINE KS May 1975 -- Santa Fe Bicentennial SD45-2 5702 is all alone as it makes its way to the shops. Note missing presidential seal on the round shield. I was with a Santa Fe employee for thi... (more)

The NYS&W Bicentennial unit is still looking good in 1978, a few years after receiving the red, white, and blue paint.

On a rainy August morning, the American Freedom Train shuffles its cars to get ready for public display in Bethlehem, Pannsylvania.

An extra for NS 118, NS M18, rolls into Easley, SC with the honorary veterans unit leading the way on a nice May afternoon.