Lonely MCR 37 awaits pickup in Mount Shasta. The unit was brought here in October to be taken away from the defunct operation along with two of 38s on the property. After struggling with brush and... (more)

Looking right at home, The former Cheyenne Steam Shop switcher is sitting with its futuristic (though sidelined) genset replacements, awaiting delivery to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. Built fr... (more)

A former ATSF GP30 rebuild leads four other EMD products and a large cut of empties west after bringing a healthy train from the Coast.

Welcome to the new age! The butt end of BNSF 1550, a 1954 built former GN SD9 sits on the turntable track with a former ATSF GP39-2.

It's alive! Not only does Balmer Yard have a deadline with SD9s, it has two that work the yard. These SD9-3s have been retrofitted with more standardized cabs and remote control equipment. I got t... (more)

On the last day of 2015, PNWR 1501 works the Albany yard on a chilly morning. Built in 1952, the vintage 1st generation locomotive still works former SP tracks.

A small pocket of sun illuminates BNSF 1746. This unit has been working Vancouver regularly since i've moved to the north west and sports some unique burn marks from apparently the dynamic brakes.... (more)

Former Santa Fe snoot nose R/C equipped makes a reverse move with a selection of power to Vancouver for servicing.

You don't see these things whizzing by on the mainlines most days. A former BN American derrick, i believe a 25 ton? Rolls down the tracks. Note the creepy dolls on the bumper!

The new Charger locomotive has made it down to Portland and is sitting on the lead track for Union Station.

A clean SD40N leads 5 other 6 axle units on a transfer run from Lake Yard to Albina Yard. The train has a string of brand new refers from Grunderson, which can been seen in the background.

RPCX 2970 is a former Long Island railroad car that had been in service for San Luis & Rio Grande in Colorado. Following a truck vs train collision in 2006, you can still see the impact spot on th... (more)

Human drone shot of a heavy loaded ethanol train rolling down the Astoria Line. While crossing over the St. Johns bridge, i noticed the train crossing the Willamette River bridge in the background... (more)

A lone GP39-2 sits on a section of track behind the Vancouver turn-table.

This former Milwaukee Road GP9 rests at a yard outside of Prineville. It looks as if the unit has been retired for the more modern SW1500 the railroad acquired in 2014. COP 985 retains its origina... (more)