KINGMAN AZ May 24 1984 -- Barstow CA is the home shop for GP35U 2901. My photo.

A diminutive Wisconsin Central shop switcher waits for the next move, which is likely moving WC EMD SD45 No. 6554, after it is thoroughly sandblasted down to bare metal before being painted in WCâ... (more)

"You gotta go to Alaska for a few days". "Oh, darn, alright but you own me." (Never let the good deal monitor know you might enjoy any trip, or you'll never go again. Anyway,... (more)

A special oil train with dignitaries, dubbed the "Mapco Express" pauses at Healy. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Business took me to Ft. Smith so only a slight detour was needed to do some railfanning and I found this. Freshly in from Essex Terminal but some what obscure. I find no shots of it on this site... (more)

I had to really think back on this photograph of Conrail train 5600, the Wall Street, heading up the Aldene Connection from the EX Jersey Central to the ex Lehigh Valley. The train is led by Readi... (more)

Showing ample evidence of hard work these units awaiting assignment. Sad that this once prosperous shortline is now moribund. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

The engineer and fireman on this National Harbours Board Railway switcher enjoy the warmth of the cab while the ground crew has to struggle through the snow that blankets the Montreal harbour.

OKLAHOMA CITY OK (October) 1975 -- Vandals broke a switch lock, threw the switch and tampered with the switch signal to show the wrong aspect. The result was that Rock Island GP40 384 left the mai... (more)

Former C&EI unit captured by Mike Dolenski. From my collection.

Former D&H unit named "Morrisville" sadly could not keep this bucolic operation going. RIP

CPR's FM-CLC Trainmasters were mostly assigned to Western Canada. However, in the 1960's and early 1970's there was always one assigned to St. Luc Yard in Montreal. Its usual assignment was to r... (more)

PUEBLO CO Oct 21 1977 — Rio Grande GP30 3015 rests at the engine facility with downtown buildings in the background. According to drgw.net unit 3015 was delivered in February 1963 and retired by... (more)

Maine Central GE U18B 409 rests at the roads Rigby yard at Portland in May 1976 These units were called the Independence Class and this one was named Ethan Allen as can be seen under the cab

Buttheads had no place after SBD came along so all these are going, mostly to scrap. A sad transition for me. When I was in college and had no money I spent many weekend afternoons watching them... (more)