"Searching" Another long night as a bad track list forces a Conductor to wander the yard looking for a car. All required PPE was worn and proper protection was put in place for this staged shot. T... (more)

ACWR 6919 sits idle in while its partner is seeing the doctor (note the blue light on right side of control stand).

The 6926 is in the shop for an exhaust manifold leak. I decided to take advantage of the unique shooting opportunity. You are looking down the throat of the turbo on a SD40. What you are seeing is... (more)

A loaded grain train sits idle in PTK1 waiting for a crew. Meanwhile the mill bakes up some more chicken food.

After ACWR Mechanical Services has finished the repairs to the auxiliary generator, HLCX 1005 is fired up and returned to service as an industry switcher. To better understand the sheer size of th... (more)

The Engineer tops off his bean juice before another long night. Staged photo shot through a replicated brake gauge made of laser etched acrylic with laser cut needles. See more at vidivides.com

Keeping up with the paperwork. Or as I affectionately call it, toilet paper. Staged photo, taken with permission. See more of my work here .

Staged photo taken with permission. ISO 400, f5.6, 20sec.

On track 1 a couple heavyweights undergo restoration while on track 2 the ACWR F units are stripped down to their skeletons for restoration. See more of my work at www.vidivides.com or www.railpic... (more)

"The Merger" The crews of NW 522 and SOU 2601 recount the day's events following the merger.

During a 92 day inspection, the brushes on the turbo lube pump were found to be in need of replacement. Mr. April gets cozy with the pump to make the repair.

Perdue Farms unloads a 90 car train of corn. To see more of my pictures, visit www.vidivides.com

During the 92 Day Inspection, leaking from the crank case cover was found. One of ACWR's Locomotive Specialists, Rob Dickson (AKA Mr. April), preps the cover for a new gasket.

While most people are sleeping, a crew comes on duty in Candor. Taken with permission.

"Notch 5" This engine was not a lead engine nor was it running. Photo was staged and engine was shut down. Taken with permission.