Lilacs and locomotives. P&W train NR-2 rolls in the background, blending diesel exhaust with new lilac blooms. Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC

P&W train NR 2 seen here crossing the Shaws Cove Railroad Bridge. The second unit is cabless.

P&W train NR 3 with long hood first makes a rare appearance to the Connecticut shoreline. Most of the time this train stays north of the U.S. Sub Base but today it brought stone to Tilcon in Groto... (more)

Train PR-3X, running on the Amtrak Northeast Corridor at Milepost 179.36 - they're running past the old Warwick Railway running track curving to the right, on the way to the Seaview in Davisville/... (more)

Some of the coldest weather for the winter! Conductor leaving the warmth of the cab to uncouple from the empty coal hoppers. Hope he brought his ice skates?

In a classic all GE A-B-A lash-up, the B23-7R 2215 leading B unit 3004 and B39-8E 3909 with 37 empty coal hoppers, crossing Mendon Road. Just a tad too chilly for some of that famous Del's Frozen ... (more)

Power for PR-2 waiting at the cross ties on the house track, while Chet's getting ready to patrol the main from Valley Falls down to the "MUD" old Moshassuck Valley Railroad

Providence & Worcester RR B23-7S #2215 leads westbound train MFS-6 along the Shetucket River at Scotland, CT on the Willimantic Branch on the morning of March 6, 2007.

MFS-5 ran from Plainfield to Willimantic and back to retrieve cars from NECR at Willi. Unfortunately, as luck would have it, I wouldn't be able to make it outside until the afternoon, but at least... (more)

The sun is setting earlier and the leaves are turning in Connecticut as evident in this shot.. Some dark clouds cover the eastern sky as the sun glares from the west.. Fall colors at their best!!!

Profile of the B23-7R shows the resemblances with a B39/40 but with Blomberg trucks, and sloped DB cabinet location.

NR-2 is done for the day and is heading back to the engine house.

SUPER 7 2215 kindly poses for a roster portrait in the evening light while returning to the engine house. 2215 ran light from New London having worked the day away helping clean up a 5 car derailm... (more)

Providence and Worcester Zoo Extra parked alongside Roger Williams Park and Zoo in Providence, RI. This train was was special "Zoo Train" from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI. Canon 300D 70-200m... (more)

Providence and Worcester Zoo Extra making a reverse move down the harbor line next to Roger Williams Park and Zoo. This is a special "Zoo Train" from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI. Canon 300D ... (more)