The severe weather sirens have just alerted the Altoona area of this thunderstorm that has passed over head. The dark rolling clouds gave way to the bright rays of the sun.
Some of the rail that is framing my shot of UP 1995 and CNW 8701 in this pile dates back to 1894. These two units were brought to Altoona, WI for the 2008 Chicago & Northwestern Historical Society... (more)
With the rain coming down hard and the orangish glow of the city lights reflecting of the storm clouds, UP 4019 slows for the red indication seen down by the overpass. Also, notice the old telepho... (more)