738 approaches the CSX junction in Decatur with a serious-looking BNSF 'Ace on the point.

The third train of the day from Durango, led by the 480, is dwarfed by the surrounding mountains as it arrives in Silverton.

The 15 starts into the wye at Orbisonia to turn its train. The overhead wires and standard gauge tracks in the foreground are part of the Rockhill Trolley Museum, which is adjacent to EBT's yard. ... (more)

One of TVRM's former US Army Geeps leads an eastbound Missionary Ridge Local excursion over the Chickamauga Creek bridge.

The Three Rivers Rambler train crew poses in front of the 154 during Railfan Weekend festivities. These guys are a class act and their contributions to steam preservation and operation are to be a... (more)

Montana may be well known as 'Big Sky Country' but even Alabama has its moments...

During the first half of 2015, H&MC acquired two 1970s-vintage GE units, a marked shift from the EMD switchers which previously worked this shortline. The 9554 was built for the L&N and saw servic... (more)

TVRM's Dixieland excursions, such as this Autumn Leaf Special arriving at its destination, are about as close to mainline steam trips as we have in the South, and are always a blast to ride and ch... (more)

The first excursion run of the day crests McMullins Summit on its way back to Orbisonia from Colgate Grove. Passengers are treated to many picturesque views along this scenic route.

The Alabama Southern, a Watco shortline, operates between Columbus, MS and Brookwood, AL, on rails leased from KCS.

The 610 blasts by the old store in Rock Spring, at milepost 431 on this former Central of Georgia line.

A refugee from one of South Carolina's most famous short lines is now employed by Tyson Foods at their chicken feed mill in Ivalee, AL. The unit is still in full Lancaster & Chester paint.

Southern 630 blasts into Spring City with an excursion from Chattanooga to Oneida, TN. This trip was run to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Southern 4501’s journey on the same route as it wa... (more)

ATN's Guntersville Turn switches next to the beautifully restored depot in Guntersville, which contains a small museum that is open by appointment