Unit is probably a TR something or other. I'd like to see a model of those "calves". Photo by Dave Petke. From my collection.

The slide says Chicago, IL but I'm guessing with the location. Photo by Dave Petke. From my collection.

PITTSBURG KS May 1977 — Kansas City Southern NW2 4205 appears to be being used for parts. My photo.

UP NW2 no.1065 reflects on the fact it was one of the oldest locomotives on UP's roster operating in the Pacific Northwest. The loco was built in May 1947, and remained in service until 1978. Some... (more)

A short lived shortline using a late production NW. Photo by Dave Petke.

Ex-Penn Central, exx-New York Central.

Snow showers while the sun is shining catches Pacific Fruit Express #1048 at Strassburg, Colorado. The NW2 was built in 1946.

BN 511, a former CB&Q NW2 built in April or May 1941, handles switching chores at the former Burlington Yard in North La Crosse, WI. Note the CB&Q wood reefer and TOFC trailer in the background. I... (more)

It would have been nice if they had painted below the frame. Photo by "Boxcar" Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

The roster is sitting outside. Photo by "Boxcar" Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Steel mills are hard duty and units end up in rag-tag condition but these look better than most. Photo by "Boxcar" Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Steel mills are hard duty and units end up in rag-tag condition but these look better than most. Photo by "Boxcar" Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Probably ex-CR though I can't find anything on this unit. Photo by Jim Satterwhite.

I've always wondered why railroads chose colors like this and Brunswick green. Why both? But that's just me. Anyway, in good sunlight, it's not so bad. And they were very hospitable. Photo by... (more)

A snow-covered collection at the former NRE Dixmoor shops, which has since closed up.