MQT 3391 leads MQT 3390, GR 3839 and MQT 3389 into Grand Rapids, MI., on a moody fall afternoon. This is Z151's first trip into Grand Rapids with all three G&W repainted units together.

California Zephyr #5 is about to enter Tunnel 13 as it climbs slowly out of Coldstream Canyon. The winter's snowfall is still holding strong in the distant Sierra mountain range on this beautiful... (more)

"He sprang to his train, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he rolled out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to a... (more)

It's not often we see a matched pair of BNSF locomotives in this area. If we do, they are usually GEVOs or something older in the BNSF livery. So, catching these two clean ACes was a nice treat ... (more)

Canadian Pacific's X500 rolls through the small town of Bangor on a snowy morning in west Michigan.

An unusually warm October Sunday afternoon brought out hikers, kayakers and canoeists along the beautiful Huron River. Here, Amtrak's Wolverine 350 is just minutes away from arriving at the Ann A... (more)

Due to a derailment in Ohio, Q381 was rerouted through Michigan much to this photographer's delight. Being a fan of newer BNSF power, it was definitely worth the chase to get a shot of these spot... (more)

Finally, a matched set of power in the G&W scheme on Marquette Rail. Well, sort of. TZPR 3000 is a bit faded, looking more like a pumpkin than the rich orange of 3390's fresh paint job. The trai... (more)

Much of the day was cloudy for the SRI's Fall Color excursion, but just before sunset the sky opened up, illuminating 765 and her train as they rolled through the mid-Michigan countryside. Meanwh... (more)

An ice-covered Santa Train sits in the yard shortly after arriving from its snowy journey originating in Pontiac, MI. Following this scene, the train moved over several tracks to greet a waiting ... (more)

Several inches of snow fell overnight blanketing the area, creating a classic winter scene in Lowell. Here, 24 pulls several loaded grain hoppers across the Flat River trestle as the train arrive... (more)

The sun breaks out just before sunset on this peaceful evening at the docks along the St. Joseph River. Amtrak's Pere Marquette has just departed the depot in St. Joe, continuing on its daily jou... (more)

GMTX 2635 pushes Marquette Rail's Russell snowplow through a beautiful winter scene in northern Michigan. The sign on the tree was obeyed. :-)

A railfan in a white Chevy pulls in to New Richmond Park just in time to get a front row seat for E949 heading west with a cut of empties. A frozen riverbank provided me a vantage point that woul... (more)

Y121, the Holland, MI., local job, heads north (railroad east) back to CSX's Waverly Yard after switching at an East Saugatuck farmers co-op. Looming in the background sky are lake effect snow sto... (more)