A big surprise to me as I saw this blue beast leading a freight through Newport. Nice to see a pair of DME locomotives, especially the Mount Rushmore engine. The train looked great in the sweet ... (more)

Southbound passing the old RF&P signal.......its replacement is lying on the ground nearby.

Passing the HN tower and a track maintainer.....who barely even gave this train a second look.

Thankfully the train was stopped in the station.......but it could have been unfortunate. People cut in front of trains every day. I am glad that I have not witnessed a collision yet. It might be... (more)

Posed for success on an L&N bridge.

A S/B I-modal passes the old searchlight signals in Rockwood. These signals may be replaced in the near future, shoot 'em while you can!

A S/B I-modal passes the old searchlight signals in Rockwood. These signals may be replaced in the near future, shoot 'em while you can!

A freshly painted road slug set sits on the ready track at the old RF&P diesel shop along with a pair of SD-40-2s. A treat for the eyes with no widecabs around!

A brilliant spring day prompted us to head south to find some action on the old N&W west of Petersburg. Eastbounds were plentiful, but only a few Westbounds to harness the sunlight!

DM&IR 192 and SOO 700 shove 83 empty storage hoppers on to the main line north of Marble. They'll pull 40 of them back south after they clear the switch and leave 43 of them north of a road cross... (more)

Picking up the chase where Dave Schauer left off, here are SOO 700 and DM&IR 192 at Palmers with empty hoppers bound for storage at Marble.

Picking up the chase where Dave Schauer left off, here are SOO 700 and DM&IR 192 approaching 54th Street in Duluth with empty hoppers bound for storage at Marble.

Awaiting the next run to Rural Hall. Good to see the Tunnel motors working in this area!

CSX train heading South for the winter.