A newer CSX Tier 4 leads a Southbound mix by the old Depot at railfan hot spot Dalton, GA.

A new Tier 4 GE brings up the rear of an intermodal train.

NS 214 prepares to take a diverging clear signal at CP "North Kannapolis" with a near-new ET44AC in the lead. The unit has been on the road just long enough to accumulate a thin layer of... (more)

CN 3045 is slowing for a meet at Ackerville as the WSOR local from Horicon accelerates for Milwaukee. The WSOR crews swap trains at Horicon. This is one of my favorite going away shots.

CN 3045 is slowing for a meet at Ackerville as the WSOR local from Milwaukee switches the interchange in the background. The WSOR mainline to Milwaukee is on the right.

A northbound empty grain train takes a break in the Old Spencer Yard. Some time over the next few hours, a fresh crew will be called to continue the journey. Leading the way is factory-fresh ET44A... (more)

After a crew change NS 195 departs Bluefield to head west over the Pokey.

Sometimes, patience really does pay off. After getting a tip from a friend that 213 had a brand new ET44AC leading, I headed out to intercept. I was told that a Lynchburg crew was called for 10:00... (more)

Union Pacific looking glorious in the morning light.

The first Norfolk Southern ET44AC to visit Missouri, NS 3620, leads 239 west through the searchlights at Mettler.

The first Norfolk Southern ET44AC to visit Missouri, NS 3620, leads 239 west through Clifton Hill.

A very colorful Herzog ballast train rolls east on UP's Moffat Tunnel Sub. These ballast cars are new and are painted white with red ends. The result is one of the most unique trains I've ever sho... (more)

Swinging through the s-curve is the brand new Tier 4 unit powering manifest train 305, as the train is just under a few miles away from the province of Quebec.

With a brand new Tier 4 locomotive leading the charge, 305 continues westward towards the province of Quebec.