In the early 1980's, RF&P eliminated the 11:00 PM-7:00 AM shift at its Bryan Park Terminal locomotive shop. The forces working the evening shift would line up any consists requested by the RF&P a... (more)

Miller Tower was in its final days when CSX Operator Paul Swain was "highballing" a westbound freight on the evening of July 22, 2000. I shall be forever grateful for the hospitality Paul and oth... (more)

A westbound BNSF manifest was crossing Lake Pend Oreille and passing a waiting eastbound double stack train near Sandpoint, ID on Aug. 10, 2002.

An eastbound BNSF "Directors Special" was crossing Lake Pend Oreille at Sandpoint, ID on Aug. 10, 2002.

A group of people were enjoying a swim in Lake Pend Oreille as a westbound BNSF manifest passed on Aug. 10, 2002, led by C44-9W No. 700.

An eastbound BNSF manifest was stopped and waiting for a westbound automotive/intermodal train crossing Lake Pend Oreille near Sandpoint, ID on Aug. 9, 2002.

Eastbound Amtrak No. 28, the "Empire Builder" was crossing the causeway at Horsethief Lake State Park as a barge moved gravel west on August 14, 2002.

An eastbound BNSF automotive train was passing through Maryhill, WA on August 14, 2002, led by B40-8W No. 533.

RF&P restored GP7 No. 101 was resting the night away outside Bryan Park Terminal in Richmond, VA on July 26, 1986

The ornamental stonework over the main entrance to the B&O passenger station in Grafton, WV spoke of grander times on May 5, 1978.

The B&O lines radiating out of Grafton, WV always seemed to offer up some interesting cabooses. On May 20, 1979, I happened upon I-5 caboose C-1906 on a coal train at Gassaway, WV. Obviously nea... (more)

Two CN S13s and a RS18 await servicing at CN's Spadina Avenue Engine Terminal n Toronto, ON on May 29, 1980.

Battle scared VIA FPA4 No. 6780 was setting in Stall No. 4 at CN's Spadina Avenue Engine Terminal on May 29, 1980.

In a study of locomotive nose design, VIA FP9A No, 6529 and FPA4 No. 6763 await servicing at CN's Spadina Ave Engine Terminal in Toronto, ON on May 27, 1980. I sent a letter to CN requesting per... (more)

VIA FPA4 No. 6779 and two FPB4s race across Ontario near Newtonville on May 27, 1980 with Train No. 44, the "Capital." A quick check of the CN ETT reveals that the speed limit was 90 MPH. Lookin... (more)