Almost at the top of the hill.

Maryland Midland local departing Thurmont for Highfield.

Maryland Midland local switching an Industry in Thurmont.

Maryland Midland local on its way west from Union Bridge with 7 cars.

Maryland Midland local getting ready to depart Union Bridge for Thurmont with their headquarters building in the background.

near Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal

Getting train orders

Taconite pellets steam in the cold air as a 140-car UTAC ore train rolls south.

Loaded UTAC taconite train with 140 cars heads for Proctor and Duluth.

At least it blends in with the surroundings