Running at track speed, Reading T-1 4-8-4 2102 storms through Linfield, Pennsylvania on the former Reading main line.

Reading T-1 4-8-4 2102 has reached the end on the “turkey trail” (Reading Belt Line), and is curving to cross the Schuylkill River and join the parallel main line at Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. T... (more)

Blue Mountain & Reading’s ex-Reading 4-8-4 2102 got a chance to stretch its legs on the former Reading main line between Temple and West Falls, Pennsylvania. The excursion, which ran over the en... (more)

A northbound Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac intermodal train approaches the intermodal facility at Potomac Yard. The Washington Monument is on the center horizon, while the U.S. capitol is on ... (more)

A northbound Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac pig train approaches the end of its journey as it rolls along Potomac Yard. In the background is a Southern/NS power set, and the George Washington ... (more)

Alexandria Traffic Jam

It’s a busy time near the passenger station in Alexandria, Virginia. A Southern Railway excursion powered by 2-10-4 610 has unloaded its passengers, and is... (more)

Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac power backs to its train at Potomac Yard in Alexandria, Virginia.

A southbound Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac leaves the south end of Potomac Yard in Alexandria, Virginia. An RF&P GP35 is usually considered a score, but I would prefer that ugly but unique BQ... (more)

As Southern 2-10-4 610 backs its excursion train away from the Alexandria, Virginia passenger station, RF&P tonnage rolls south.

A matched set of four Pittsburg & Shawmut SW9’s bring some empties to drop at the loader at McWilliams, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg & Shawmut’s Brookville Turn departs Markle, Pennsylvania with a train of 50-ton twin hoppers. By this time, these cars were limited to intra-line service.

With its work complete, Pittsburg & Shawmut’s Brookville Turn departs Markle, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg & Shawmut’s Brookville Turn is making a setout/pickup at Markle, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg & Shawmut power switches at Markle, Pennsylvania.

November has arrived, and some fall foliage remains in Eastern Pennsylvania. Here Anthracite Railway SW1 735 rolls past a tree that hasn’t shed its leaves.