While I was in college, I made frequent trips to visit my cousins in Maryland. If I couldn’t secure the use of one of my parents’ cars, I would take the rails, and I would make a day of the jo... (more)
An Amtrak roster anomaly that is overlooked on most Amtrak rosters is its only S2. Acquired as U.S. Army 7110, the Alco switcher spent its time switching coaches in Washington, DC. Later renumbere... (more)
The foreman of in Ivy City takes pride in the power being readied for service as he gives extra attention to the nose of this P42 on a wonderfully warm fall afternoon.
You gotta love the nicknames railroaders come up with. The HHP-8 (High Horse Power, 8000hp) locomotives developed in conjunction with the first generation Acela Express trains quickly became know... (more)
The Midnight Blue 50th Anniversary P42 gets a hand wash bath, as all locomotives get on a regularly scheduled basis. It's amazing how much dirt and grime can accumulate even after just one trip d... (more)