A pair of SD70MAC's works a train at Whittier Yard after arriving in from Anchorage. The barge from Seattle is in town and the yard was a busy place on this day as a result.

ARR 4321 waits for passengers to disembark from the Coastal Classic before turning the train to get ready for the return trip in a few hours.

While this shot isn't exactly what I wanted it is as close as I have gotten after 18 months and 6 different attempts. It is difficult to fly the drone here as it can and usually is windy, hence th... (more)

The colors are wildly ablaze in the Last Frontier in the waning days of summer signaling the end of passenger season on the Alaska Railroad. A lone unit is working hard pulling 8 luxury domes own... (more)

The summer has not gotten off to a good start here in the Last Frontier. Plenty of dark dreary skies and rain, lots of rain. So when you get a sunny afternoon you make the most of the opportunity.... (more)

The southbound Denali Express has discharged her cruise passengers and is crossing Whittier Creek as they pull into the Whittier yard to await their deadhead move to Anchorage. But first they must... (more)

The sun has just set behind Mt Susitna of the Alaska Range Mountains as the Coastal Classic makes it's way north up the Turnagain Arm bound for Anchorage.

While I prefer to take photos with at least some sun that isn't always possible. Sometimes you just need to get out and take the picture such is the case here when the Alaska Railroad put together... (more)

This car waits until the Southbound Denali Star has passed. The photo is taken from the open deck at the double deck car

Working at the baggage car at Talkeetna

The Coastal Classic is northbound towards Anchorage with it's engineer on his final trip before retiring, with that being know I met up with Frank Keller and Dave Blaze.. to chase this train from ... (more)

The sun has just set as the Coastal Classic does it's best to catch back up to it before Anchorage.

The sun has been set for almost a hour but a the orange glow from the sunset still lights up the sky. The Coastal Classic running a little late try's to make up speed as they highball northbound t... (more)

The Countdown Unit brings up the rear of the southbound Nordic Ski Train seen here at Matanuska JCT. The Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage charters the annual ski train for an all-day event ... (more)

The Denali Star arrives at Anchorage in the evening sun