This is a study in spartan functionality and homebuilt uniqueness.
Herzog rock train heads west through Galena, IL on its trip to its eventual destination of Dubuque, IA. Due to heavy rainfall in the area (7" - 14") over the previous weeks, the CN has a lot of w... (more)
The power that brought us up to the summit as train #41 pulls away to begin its runaround as we become train #42 and prepare for our run back to Skagway, Alaska, and the US of A. The body of water... (more)
On the Romanian forestry railways it was very common to convert road vehicle into rail vehicles. This former Russian truck was used on the Comandau line.
Its been just over a year since I operated on the rails... Downsizing from a locomotive to a hirail bus, what a shame! Here an acquired Algoma Central bus brings up the rear of the tie gang over n... (more)
Self-propelled Herzog multi-purpose MoW vehicle. Top speed of 50mph. Currently doing work for BNSF.
What do you do when both of your steam locomotives are on their last legs and you don't have enough dollars in the bank to purchase even a cheap diesel? You build your own, of course. This beaut... (more)
CP's track evaluation train on a westward journey through British Columbia crosses the swing bridge over the narrows at Sicamous.
Battery powered 999 basks in some bright sun while working Altoona Pipe and Steel Co.
Boxcar 314, a 34 foot homemade car, is one of six Lawndale boxcars that exist today, but it is the only one with its original trucks, grab irons, and hardware. The Lawndale Railroad was a 3' guage... (more)
A westbound track inspection train nears Glenwood East under clear skies.
White Pass #114, the sole unit of is class rests at Shops.
A roadrailer along with a freshly painted BN caboose heads out of Grand Forks to do some work farther south.
NPCUs 90219, built in 1976, and 90368, built in 1981, still bring back memories of their hey day in Phase III paint.
