L303 heads east over the Thornapple River. The CN and CITX power set has been bouncing back between Grand Rapids and Detroit for the past few trips.

After 136 miles on CSX rails, Q327 leaves the ex Pere Marquette for the NS Chicago Line. The train will use trackage rights to reach the CSX Barr Sub at CP 497. Having 1 hour of sleep, I decided t... (more)

CSXT 3194 the "Spirit of Law Enforcement" unit leads Q327 along slight curve near Vriesland just after sunrise.

CSXT 3194 the "Spirit of Law Enforcement" unit leads Q327 under the old Coaling Tower in New Buffalo. This location was once a larger yard for the Pere Marquette Railway. It included a s... (more)

CSXT 3194 the "Spirit of Law Enforcement" unit leads Q327 past the Amtrak station in Bangor.

CSXT 3194 the "Spirit of Law Enforcement" unit leads Q327 along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. This location was used a few years back for a CSX commercial for it's scenic beauty.

CSXT 3194 the "Spirit of Law Enforcement" unit leads Q327 west toward Chicago. This unit's travels were well documented by local fans.

An ex-Amtrak F40PH leads the Polar Express back to Owosso. Originally AMTK 392, the F40PH spent time as a Virginia Railway Express unit, Agence Métropolitaine de Transport, SLC unit leased to the... (more)

Finally sunlight has popped out on the Polar Express' return trip to Owosso. Here 1225 is steaming easy as the "fans" get a shot of the beast.

Pere Marquette 1225 pulls the Polar Express forward to load passengers for home.

The Kansas City Southern OCS train heads south near West Line. The train is on it's way back south after touring the main line north from Shreveport, LA. The train was rumored to have had official... (more)

A southbound Tri-Rail train for Miami Airport passes through Dania Beach

P671 sweeps around the curves at CP Dania approaching the Ft. Lauderdale Airport Station.

Flagler's Folly! Built in 1912 as part of Henry Flagler's effort to connect Key West to the mainland by railroad. The bridge operated for 23 years. After the destructive 1935 Labor Day Hurricane t... (more)

A really useful engine indeed! Thomas poses for a picture with his larger friend, the Little River 110. Little River 110 takes on water after a day of pulling the Santa Express. Thomas was gratefu... (more)