The desert heat is nearing maximum temp and our vista dome car Scenic Vista has lost power. Without air conditioning we are forced back to our sleeping cars. This image reminded me of third world ... (more)
A ride through Birmingham on the Southern Crescent always rewards the photographer with many freight meets. In this scene we are standing on the open platform of a Southern vista dome.
Local freight slows for grade crossing. Brakeman stands on front to observe the condition of flangeways. This is the first train on the line since the accumulation of much snow and ice.