The southbound Floridian changes crews at Nashville Union Station. The deteriorating condition of the Indiana rail network in the early 70's forced Amtrak to look for alternate routes around the ... (more)
The railroad themed Demonbreun Street Viaduct blocks most of the view of Union Station as V227 prepares to depart Kayne Ave. for the TVA Steam Plant at Widows Creek, AL.
Employees of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus watch as the Elephants are loaded on the train; it’s amazing to watch the Elephants climb into the railcar with only vocal instructions... (more)
AMTK #53 "The Floridian" leaves Nashville Union Station.
Q597 curves through the mountains north of Nashville with traffic from the Belt Railway of Chicago's Clearing Yard.
Heat waves from the dynamic brakes blur the air as Q127 descends the Highland Rim Plateau into the Central Basin and a crew change at Nashville.
Four CSX engines and a CSX boxcar head up Q574 as the sun burns the frost off the grass in Shelby Park.
Q514 starts the journey to Big Four (Avon) Yard. Q514 reflects on the water, while I reflect on how country-pop got so crappy in the last few years. Check out Cross Canadian Ragweed, Lucero or D... (more)