One of KCS's GP40-2W's, with their unique lighting arrangement, gets some attention at the former GWWR engine facilities. Canon 350D, 28-80mm.

Twilight: Just about a week before A&M took delivery of its SD70ACe's, big ALCo lash up's were still the norm. Just after sunset a C424 and six C420's are readied at the shops area for a tr... (more)

This is the first time I've caught BNSF switching Valley Park, the only customer only get's service once every couple of months. At the end of a cold day the switchman walks to make the joint with... (more)

Interesting what the KCS is resorting to for power these days :). I found this heap sitting at the E. St. Louis facilities. Canon 350D, 28-80mm.

After catching the UJ in Creve Coeur Park, I raced out to Chesterfield to catch them switching Smurfit on their way out to Union, MO. Canon 350D.

This UP SD70M has gotten the honors to pull this officers special across the Jeff City Sub and gets a cushy sleeping place tonight at St. Louis Union Station. It's been a while since SLUS has seen... (more)

Quaint Settings: Breaking the silence of a peaceful afternoon, a BN ballast train blasts through a rural crossing. Headed for another load of rock. Taken while off duty, wearing full PPE.

MRS MP15DC in the engine house.

The power and cars from the local sit in BNSF's small Crystal City yard along with two cabooses, BN 12304 is visible in the background.

Unit 6821 on CBTTS 15 raises a cloud of dust as she struggles to lift her train over Kirkwood Hill.

Assembling the Kerry-Edwards Special. A nostalgic shot, a former T.R.R.A. switcher switching coaches at Union Station, this could almost be the 60s.

MRS 254, a late production MP15DC, smokes it up at it goes to work shoving a long cut of hoppers back into the MRS yard.. Canon 350D. 75-300mm.

Late in the morning, the Northfield job heads towards the interchange with Progressive Rail. Here it is seen crossing Plato Ave with the St. Paul skyline. Taken while off duty, wearing full PPE.

The Last Interurban: Unfortunately tied down for the weekend, IATR 50 basks in afternoon light. This BLW-Westinghouse product is 101 years old this month, and is still earning its keep in r... (more)

In the late afternoon light the BNSF Cuba Local roars through Pacific on its way to Cuba, MO. We were waiting for the MOP and Katy units, but this heritage unit was a nice suprise too. Canon 350D.... (more)