I have wanted to see CMQ barns for awhile, so when I heard they were going to be relatively close by I had to at least try to see them..! Canadian Pacific was running a Herzog ballast train str... (more)

On my railfan roadtrip to Pennsylvania I was amazed at seeing the Rockville Bridge. I definitely plan to spend more time at this location - the traffic - the beauty - the wildlife - and the frien... (more)

On my railfan roadtrip to Pennsylvania I made a point to check out this little railroad in Lewistown, PA. Driving along Roundhouse Rd I was shocked to see a highballing NS intermodal train pass by... (more)

One of the first stops in Pennsylvania was Scranton to see Alcos running. I was very surprised to see TWO DL RS3's in the BR-1 lineup for the day! After picking up salt cars, BR-1 proceeded back... (more)

The Milford-Bennington Railroad has a stretch of uneven track looking quite precarious as it leaves Milford (Granite State Concrete) and heads to the quarry in Wilton. The locomotive here is pushi... (more)

The Housatonic Railroad northbound through the small town of Housatonic by an old mill. Later that day, the consist included the two new GMTX leaser GP38-2's and 3604 would lead.

The Housatonic Railroad leaving Pittsfield via the B&A after dropping off a load for CSX Q425 and picking up a long train with new locomotives. Today, the consist included the two new GMTX leaser ... (more)

The Housatonic Railroad through the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum with other colorful locomotives sitting on display including a New Haven FL9. Today, the consist included two new GMTX leaser G... (more)

The Grafton & Upton Railroad once operated in Milford, MA but the line extension had been abandoned and later pulled up. This year, there was renewed interest in extending the line and it was comp... (more)

With the completion of the Grafton & Upton track extension from Hopedale to Milford, Keolis took advantage of this to detour (the week after the Golden Spike ceremony). Significant issues with PT... (more)

CSX Q561 departed Selkirk and in great timing on this particular evening (and my first time to this popular spot!).

This little RR operation was amazing to watch since there's nothing quite like it around! The SW9 shoves the train, caboose first, up to the quarry, loads the hoppers, and then the locomotive lea... (more)

Pan Am's rarely seen wreck train returning to East Deerfield from a derailment in Etna, Maine.

Because of the Hoosac Tunnel collapse many of the Pan Am and Pan Am Southern trains were diverted over VRS track. Several of us caught this headed south from Rutland at bridge by Mill River Lumbe... (more)

A Saturday extra: CSX Y101 switching out cars at a relatively new customer, USA Waste & Recycling.