In Birmingham, at least, it seemed like road power was often grubby, but switchers were generally kept quite clean. Maybe the road units had to get back to Springfield for 'real' washes.
Built as Peoria & Pekin Union Railway 405 NW2 in June 1949, to Keokuk Junction Railway 405, to PREX 108. The unit is seen during the night in New Albany, Ms. where it has been undergoing repairs t... (more)
One of Hallett Dock's switchers spots cars of taconite pellet chips/fines at the firm's unloading shed. This ore is from Keewatin Taconite and will be shipped from Hallett Dock by lake vessel to b... (more)
The resident NW2 of the Casselton ethanol plant rests in the sunlight on the south side of the complex. This unit was built in August 1947 as Detroit Terminal Railroad #109.