The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Car Shop at Alliance, Nebraska, has the task of keeping many of the hoppers and gondolas used in grueling Powder River Basin coal service in good repair. I was ama... (more)
Pando siding and the spur near Camp Hale are still tracked, as is most (all?) of the UP Tennessee Pass Line. But if this line is ever brought out of embargo, they're going to have to bring a saw.
Santa and his helpers toss stuffed animals and other gifts -- some 25 tons in all over the course of the day -- from the back of the 73rd annual Santa Train at St. Paul, Va. This stop usually attr... (more)