844 and 3985 with their 22-car ferry move from Cheyenne to Sacramento. The pair are about to enter Palisade Canyon. The town of Carlin, Nevada, is in the background.

Coal trains on this railway have no through braking, relying instead on 4-5 intermediate brakemen on each train of 42 cars. One such brakeman is seen 'at speed', estimated at about 15 mph.

Fantrip during a "plandampf" event. Loco burns oil.

The midday sun is high and it's hot, even in February. A crew member walks forward to tend the switch. On of the Venezuala Mills Baldwins.

This Crewe-Carlisle fantrip was an hour late. Had it been punctual, it would have been raining and very dull! This is the reverse of what usually happens.

76079 (disguised as one time local engine 76001) performs in the desolately beautiful wilderness of Scotland's Rannoch Moor with the annual photographers' charter.

#488 is prepared for another days work, catching the early morning sun above the ashpit.

The "Royal Scotsman" luxury train on Scotland's magnificent West Highland Line.

Photo runby on a Tourist Railroad during Winter Steam Gala

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