My last picture in the database This marks my final contribution to the Railpictures database. After much thought, I've decided to step away, feeling that it's time to focus on platforms w... (more)

Lackawanna at Rose Yard NS 1074 leads 11K gets moving west out of Altoona with the Lackawanna heritage unit in the lead.

The Return of the High Hood NS C04 prepares to enter the Union Tank Car spur to pick up tank cars. On this gloomy October afternoon, a well-worn ex-Southern high hood is in charge.

Heart of the Pennsy NS 8102, the Pennsylvania Railroad heritage unit, passes the classic Pennsy-built ALTO Tower. This tower controlled ALTO interlocking just west of downtown Altoona for ... (more)

Eighth Wonder of the World The Norfolk and Western heritage unit leads an empty ethanol train up the hill.

Standard Railroad of the World NS 8102, the Pennsylvania heritage unit emerges from the tunnels at Gallitzin.

Southern NS 8099, the Southern Railway heritage unit, leads 13V, a westbound manifest into Altoona to work the yard.

Standard Cab Slow Approach NS C42, the Pittsburgh Line local returns to Altoona after a morning run east to Lewistown with a trio of GP38s.

Monongahela NS 63V rolls up to Rose Yard while 260 gets moving east after a crew change.

Double or Nothing NS 25G, a hotshot intermodal to Chicago knocks down the signal at Cresson with NS 8098, the Conrail heritage unit, and NS 1069, the Virginian heritage unit.

Waking Up Cove NS HI10, the Hollidaysburg Local begins its trip south on the Cove Secondary with an ex-Conraill GP40-2 leading the way. Today, HI10 has a 6-axle passenger car for the Evere... (more)

The Cranberry MBTA GP40MC-3 #1129 makes its maiden voyage to Boston, shoving down the Dorchester Branch to Readville yard. After being rebuilt and painted into a B&M "cranberry" ... (more)

"SCV-42" A roster shot of one of VIA Rail's SCV-42 "Charger" locomotives. Over the past few years, these new diesels have debuted on the VIA Corridor routes, serving as... (more)

Factory Fresh Two Siemens Mobility products sit on the test track at their U.S. factory in Sacramento, CA. On the left is a Charger locomotive built for Canadian customer VIA. On the right... (more)

Phase VII Amtrak's Coast Starlight route seems to be the home of Phase VII-painted locomotives as of late. Leading today's southbound Starlight into San Jose is P42DC #174 and ALC-42 #349 ... (more)