Ready for the Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts 'Steam in Snow' special, #7470 would be the star of the show. #7470 is a Canadian National 0-6-0 O-18a switcher. She was built in 1921 by the G... (more)
Amtrak's number one engine (literally) passes the PRR signal bridge at Lily. If only these signals could talk, they've seen Pennsylvania Railroad K4s haul passengers here too.
Operated by the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), the current station seen was completed in September 2002 and opened on September 22, 2002. It was designed by the Schenectady arch... (more)
The top if Mt. Washington that day was FREEZING cold, but luckily, the engineer let us in the cab of the engine we took up, a warm steam loco. (#9)
The Illinois Terminal heritage unit heads west through Lewistown with a stack train in tow.
After completing a day's worth of Easter Bunny trains, Engineer Dave guides the 475 into the shed.
Amtrak Empire Service Train #238 is seen approaching the Albany–Rensselaer Station. One can also spot the Amtrak "Pointless Arrow" logo in the background.
Before everything was made in China. American made, American proud.
The sun sets on a fine Friday to end the work week, as another LIRR train heads back toward Penn Station to bring more commuters home. The Pennsy signals above it provide us with the reminder that... (more)
Amtrak developed their non-powered Control Units (NPCUs) by removing the prime mover, main alternator, and traction motors from surplus F40 locomotives. The control stand was left in place, as wer... (more)
Mother and Slug. NS #3011 and RP-E4C 'Slug' #754 move forward to switch back onto a string of cars.
Engineer Dave slows the train as it arrives at Leaman Place, located in Paradise (PA).