Mitch Goldman, Michael Allen, and Andrew Blaszczyk (and my apologies to anyone I missed) have posted some great images of the runbys made here, all very different. Here is my version. I like it,... (more)
The quiet of a cold February afternoon in central Michigan is broken by the arrival of a southbound Pere Marquette freight. The modern cars are the only real obvious giveaway of the time period.
Ingredients for a successful photo charter. A dirty, grimy steam locomotive: Check. Some vintage freight cars: Check. A small pond for reflection: Check. Clear, blue skies: Check. Year: Any... (more)
What I like about this picture are the three guys on the caboose platform. They just look like the quintessential switchmen that I worked with 50 years ago. Speaking of 50 years ago, can anyone ... (more)
Two toots for going ahead! 1225 is pulling forward to the loading platform to pick up its load of passengers for this days journey to the North Pole. Adding to the photo is this interesting semaph... (more)