Spring has sprung in Cajon, or at least as much as its going too.

An all EMD consist is seen at the interesting intersection of railroads, deserts and windmills in Palm Springs. What makes this scene even more remarkable in just over 30 miles, this train will be... (more)

Because of its huge popularity, CDoT was forced to buy second hand cars from VRE and lease engines from Amtrak to keep the up with demand. In fine CDoT form, the most powerful engines on the line ... (more)

Empty coal train returning from the east use the Port Perry Branch multiple times everyday. Despite this, I can only remember seeing it happen one other time during my four years in Pittsburgh.

The URR bridge over the old PRR main is a Pittsburgh classic, the annoying roadway next to it is not. See photo 160546 to compare this location to what it looked like in the 1960s. If you thought ... (more)

Utah Railway's shop and adjoining offices are the closest thing to a real life model railroad I've ever seen. Not only is the complex perched on a picturesque ridge with a small yard and oversized... (more)

This UP westbound just managed to make it in time to catch the last light at this location. In a few moments, the train will be descending the Loop.

The scenery is already getting a little more barren when compared to the orange groves just a few miles back. Soon enough this train will be find itself in the Mojave Desert.

While winter is closer to the end that the beginning, the lightly failing snow serves a reminder why the Bailey Mine has been loading at maximum capacity lately. N72 is one of eight trains to be l... (more)

I call this the 'Noah's Arc' of GE widecabs, two of everything (except AC60Ws, only one of them).

Notice how the pavement goes right up to the rail but not over it on the siding, kind of a half hearted attempt at street running. In any case, sure hope that track doesn't need tie replacement an... (more)

This period was more or less the end of the 'old' CSX era on the Riverline. From the Conrail breakup until 2006 SD60s, 50s, 40-2s, AC600Ws and CR power were common place. Now its all GEVO all the ... (more)