The extra length of the SD40A gives it a nice look. This one is leading a northbound freight wearing a paint job that might be best described as a "Clinchfieldesque"

Inbound freight has yet another rebuild.

Another Paducah success on a beautiful crisp cold southern Illinois day and my employer was paying for the trip. Could it be better? I think I lit a cigar. I've since given them up on the reque... (more)

Considering their longevity and travel around the nation Paducah must done a great job on their rebuilds. At this stage the paint might have been improved a bit but for some reason I like this sc... (more)

One of the more interesting Paducah rebuilds.

Manifest freight. Photo by Calvin Christman. From my collection.

EB freight passes under a bridge. Photo by Calvin Christman. From my collection.

Aesthetically my favorite of the line, this experimental, crammed onto an SD35 frame presents a big old chunk of power, as am I. Well, a chunk anyway. And old. I was delighted to catch it worki... (more)

Nice looking set of foreigners pulling this westbound train. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Freshly painted "snoot" and a nicely clean partner wheel and freight thru the north central Lone Star State. Photo by Calvin Christman, from my collection.

Another day at work, before the Interstate ruined the scene. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Poignant for me is the sad state of the former N&W passenger geep pictured here. Note the longitudinal air tanks, feature usually reserved for the later GP18. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my col... (more)

Originally a N&W high hood unit this one got tasteful nose job from MRL. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Lost among the ridiculous number of SD40-2s were a group of much more likable units.

Out of service. No info on where this unit came from or what became of it. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.