ACELA 2008 is negotiating the north approach of the Hell Gate Bridge. It is about 15 minutes out of New York Penn Station on it's trip to Boston. While it is doing about 40MPH here, it will soon b... (more)

ACELA 2039 is negotiating "A" Interlocking on the west end of New York's Penn Station. Ever since the station was opened in 1910, there has been an open pit here at 9th Ave and 33rd St w... (more)

The Number 7 line has been voted the most "scenic" subway line in New York. It does give you views not normally associated with subway travel. The one on the right is EB and heading out to Flushin... (more)

Nothing grander than Grand. 1 second exposure. Handheld. The codger has still got it. Sony a7II, Zeiss 24mm, APS-C mode.

I don't always shoot diesels, but when I do, I do Heritage... On September 30, 2015 Norfolk Southern's Chattanooga shops unveiled the latest addition to their heritage feet which honors it's pred... (more)

If you really want it, and you work very, very hard, this can be your office. This is the view that the fireman of one of the greatest steam locomotives ever built sees while on the move. We are m... (more)

While the railroad was quiet, the sky was not. Within moments of taking this image, the photographer was drenched. But I got the shot of impending doom with the diesels in the spot of sun.

The disciples watch as the deity is groomed in the uniquely named Jim Thorpe PA. Where once endless trains of Pennsylvania's black wealth were prepared for the journey through New Jersey to New Yo... (more)

Sunset on Sunnyside. You are overlooking the throat of the west end of the massive yard that today funnels Amtrak, Long Island Railroad and New Jersey Transit trains into and out of New York Penn ... (more)

Civl War reenactors are seen aboard Steam Into History's train to Hanover Junction PA. Having worn costumes myself, I understand how wearing clothing different from your everyday ones does affect ... (more)

Back in the 1860's, artificial light was limited to single flame devices like candles and lanterns. Consequently, everyone was used to moving around in the dark, much more than what we are used to... (more)

This view of No. 17, the York, is from inside the Hanover Junction Pennsylvania station. There is the very real possibility Abraham Lincoln looked out at this window at pretty much the same scene.... (more)

This view of No. 17, the York, is from inside the Hanover Junction Pennsylvania station. There is the very real possibility Abraham Lincoln looked out at this window at pretty much the same scene.

Steam Into History's No. 17, AKA the "York", sees its engineer doing the time honored "oiling around" of the locomotive while stopped at Hanover Junction Pennsylvania. This on... (more)

Can you say looong? At 79" 6", it is hard to think of any locomotive longer. At least for me.

Big kudos to URHS for this magnificent restoration of one of the 16 extant GG-1's. This ... (more)