Northbound empty coal cars head over Powell's Creek (not the Potomac River!) on the RF&P. Above the trailing cars on the left you can see the seagulls that were disturbed from their chosen spots ... (more)

New cars get hustled east to dealers, passing old CPLs whose working lives may end this year.

A commuter train crosses Randolph Road. Plans are being formed to elevate the road over the tracks at this location, as part of a "Montrose East" corridor; Montrose West is already completed, mak... (more)

I wanted an EB to split the signals, but CSX sent me a WB! A manifest is good to see, any day, any time. Same with a CPL.

A quiet moment at the station. (The backwards lettering that appears to be on the side of the engine is actually a "NO SOLICITING" sign painted onto the far side of the glass door.)

I've always liked the rounded roof edges on a caboose, here an N-8b, ex New Haven. The former Penn Central GP38-2 is a favorite engine model, one I associate with my childhood although obviously ... (more)

It is early morning, but for the engine it is dusk ...

This venerable U23B, ex-CR, ex-LV 503 (ex-Wimpey, ex-Tarmac), works the unloading track on one of its final days; I was told that it... (more)

The cow, the (iron) horse, ...

A Lerro Productions photo charter.

Heading off for a drink before retuning to night duty.

A Lerro Productions photo charter.

On a quiet night, a local rests under a few stars.

After inspecting star charts, the four stars upper left are confirmed to be the "dipper" part of the Big Dipper, known as the Plough in the UK ... (more)

A boy contemplates his waiting time. Or perhaps he is dreaming about all the places he could go? (He should instead go out the door and take a look at that Acela peeking through the window, if his... (more)

Eastbound Q130-29 approaches the small span over Buck Lodge Road, which also supports a small pipe. Boy, I dislike that faded color on the noses of some CSX units!

A pair of Century's await their next efforts in their oily glory. For other shots from my day at Agincourt years ago, see 348595more)

Another shot from my day at Agincourt years ago. The cab of sister unit CP 4725 is barely visible at the back right edge; the end of CP 5004 is seen on the left edge. A great engine! For my ... (more)

BN passenger power hangs out next to the turntable at the Zephyr Pit area, with a familiar landmark in the distance. For more shots of the Zephyr Pit area that day, see Railroad: Burlington Northern Railroad
Locomotive: EMD E9(A)
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Locomotive #: BN 9905
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: May 21, 1981