A Manassas bound Virginia Rail Express train is seen departing Alexandria Station on a hot summer afternoon.

Amtrak Northeast Regional 171 is seen departing Alexandria, Virginia. The train originated in Boston and will terminate in Roanoke, Virginia later in the evening.

Amtrak train stops at Alexandria Station. In the background a CRJ airliner is about to land at Washington Reagan National Airport.

VRE train stops at Alexandria Station.

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)

Several Norfolk Southern units are tied down at the ethanol terminal on a beautiful spring Sunday afternoon.

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 CSX coal train passes Long Bridge Park.