No, this is not Photoshop trickery. This is some creative light painting. With camera in Bulb I opened every car body door and painted the guts of the engine with a flash light. A technique I disc... (more)

ISO 100, F/9, 7.5min exposure. Ambient light and light painting used to create effect.

A look inside one of CSXT's newest AHs, the 3066. Taken with permission using the light painting technique.

During the night, 3 loaded hoppers fell in between the rails. Mideast Railroad Services conducts Beethoven's 'Aftermath Symphony' to clean up the mess.

The ACW 600 crew had an unusual day when this car pulled apart as they were pulling an 88 car unit of corn up the Aberdeen hill. The center sill had a large old break that was improperly repaired.... (more)

ACWR 6925 has been pulled from the moth balls and moved to the Candor shop in preparation for returning to service. See more of my work at www.vidivides.com or www.railpictures.net/adickson87 .

Staged photo taken with permission. See more of my work at www.vidivides.com

Lunch can take place at odd hours on the railroad. Another shot from my 2015 CRRPA submissions. Staged photo shot through a replicated brake gauge made of laser etched acrylic with laser cut needl... (more)

ACWR Mechanic, Rob Dickson, replaces a leaking gauge on the 703.

An SCL Trainman recharges before the next call.

A Locomotive Electrician works to solve the mystery of the failing auxiliary generator on the number 1 prime mover in the historic ACL E3.

"4301 Ponies"

"How Tomorrow Moves" CSXT 969 idles in the light of the feed mill while it's train is unloaded. Effect created with light painting. Started with an extremely backlit engine, painted the internals ... (more)

ACWR 6918 is suffering from high voltage circuit shorted to the frame.The generator is disconnected to troubleshoot. During inspection, ACWR Electrician, Rob Dickson, discovered shrapnel from the ... (more)

For the first time in years the ACL 501 is moving under its own power. Doug Nixon carefully watches the flanges as the engine eases off the turntable. For more pictures please visit my flickr http... (more)