ArcelorMittal #1012 and a traction calf push cars back into the deeper, lakeside portion of the mill. Lake Michigan lays behind, building energy from the wind blowing from the south today.

In shiny new-looking paint, Amtrak NPCU 90218 leads the first Detroit/Pontiac-bound Amtrak of the day off the NS mainline and onto Amtrak territory.

There are actually 3 Metra trains visible in this picture. Aside from the obvious, one is about to emerge from the wash housing, and another is preparing to leave CUS for the coach yard.

Friday's weather at the Owosso Steam Festival was a huge improvement. Before the gates open to the public, the Berkshires occupy their places for today.

One of 10 SD45-2Bs, rebuilt by Santa Fe in 1987. I believe this is in Temple, TX, but it is possibly in either Ft. Worth or Cleburne.

Afternoon haze leading to thunderstorms gives a little respite to the warm temperatures of the Route 66 corridor. A set of four Superfleet GP60Ms running "elephant-style" rip eastward with a high... (more)

The UP 844 (and SD70ACe helper 8444) and the Wyoming wind put on an impressive show as the classy steamer approaches Laramie as it heads back home after a trip to Oregon. Probably nearly every UP... (more)

Three of Amtrak's four P42DC heritage units were in the yards this sunny afternoon. Unfortunately, the other two were out of reach by camera.

The Texas Eagle charges into the sunset, starting its journey 90 minutes late, and already even later by the time it roars through Lemont toward the sunset.

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After exiting Byers Canyon, the California Zephyr picks up speed approaching Parshall, CO.

EJE 616 works the Kirk Yard hump on a cold January morning.

Amtrak's Jet Snow Blower, used to rapidly melt snow around switches and other critical joints and junctures ...

UP 3081 hanging out in the back of Laramie's yard. Once a busy division point and a junction for the line to Coalmont, CO, there is little action here other than through trains ... The town stil... (more)

In the shadow of downtown Chicago, Metra Electrics stand down until the afternoon parade begins.

Out of the southern bore of Hermosa Tunnels, this young GEVO is picking up the pace as more of its train crests the summit of the Harriman Line at Dale Junction.