I would guess there are no two of this model anywhere that are anywhere near alike. Haven't seen one with original engines yet. Once ubiquitous, they are becoming rare critters. From the looks ... (more)

Originally SOU, then NS and, with at tasteful rhinoplasty, still looking good and performing useful work in the beautiful countryside of the Old Dominion. I rather like the simple but unusual pai... (more)

My Berkshire! Mess with it and pull back a shredded hand! He just looks that way. Somewhat aloof but sociable the roundhouse cat is actually one of two. A roundhouse would seem incomplete with... (more)

All spiffied up and looking good, with hopes of restoration in the not too distant future. With all the ex-MCRR steamers still around it must have been quite an operation in steam. A great Memb... (more)

This slightly telephoto shot of the northbound "Silver Meteor" illustrates what I want to yell at Amtrak. Guess I can't use all caps but here goes: Pick a profile! Pick any profile, but... (more)

I expected a rather large town when we booked at the Depot Inn. Wrong! Evidently Amtrak requires a stop after a certain mileage so this tiny village was elected. Despite the rain and few places... (more)

Another one of those former IC units that just keep going like the proverbial bunny is slowly warming up with solar energy from an early hazy sunrise.

Another whatever happened to? Somewhere in the process of morphing into baked bean cans, or whatever, this sad unit is serving as a parts supply for the Alcos actually on the roster.

Whatever happened to? Somewhere in the process of morphing into baked bean cans, or whatever, this sad unit is serving as a parts supply for the Alcos actually on the roster.

Power for the northbound train is putting cuts together prior to departure. We chased all the way to Monett. Great day.

Sitting on the First Coast RR this unit was ex GN>BN and was getting a going-over by the FRA man. I would have liked to see the report.

Looking in bad shape and wearing a Chessie number this unit probably has little time left.

Cargo consisted of almost 100% JP-4 jet fuel.

I had just arrived. Had I heard I'd be there 7 years I might have laid down in front of it, but hey, it worked out. Unit is operated by contractor Cape Fear Railways.

This was an incredibly busy year but occasionally I got up to the pass for a day. These units were becoming more rare and I was happy to catch just a few.