NS's Operation Lifesaver unit #5348 and #5032 lead a massive train underneath the Cedar St. offramp with Lansing's skyline in the distance.

A heavy snow squall kicked up just minutes before Amtrak's Pere Marquette came into view, as the heavy snow was being spawned by frigid Canadian air blowing over Lake Michigan. But later in the mo... (more)

2635 belches heavy exhaust as she leads a train of mixed freight up the grade through Comstock Park, MI.

3839 rolls by a rusty steam relic from the early 1900's. Built in 1916 by the Aultman & Taylor Company, this steam tractor was once very colorful, but time and the elements have definitely taken ... (more)

A swan floats gracefully through what was just moments before a very peaceful winter scene. The amount of power on this train reflects what was necessary that day, as it was well over 100 cars lo... (more)

Warm sun on the distant trees contrasts with the frosty scene still lurking in the shadows below. An overnight temperature of zero combined with the humid air of the unfrozen river created inch-t... (more)

Grand Elk Railroad's 3829 rolls slowly across the historic swing bridge over the Grand River after finishing up a switching job. Although the gears of the swing mechanism are still visible, the b... (more)

In a view commonly seen from the adjacent eastbound side of the I-96 overpass, a CP reroute heads through mid-Michigan.

Future railfans? This father has the video camera rolling as 371 as departs the station en route to Chicago. Perhaps their mother is aboard going for a daytrip of shopping?

Amtrak's 40th Anniversary unit #406 brings up the rear of the Pere Marquette as it crosses the Kalamazoo River in New Richmond, MI. A barely-visible AMTK 822 is at the head end, with three Superli... (more)

After waiting patiently for about 45 minutes, I finally saw a headlight in the distance. Now I just had to hope that the 3-minute arrival cycle for jets flying into Detroit Metro would continue, ... (more)

Sparks fly as a CSX MOW crew member uses a grinder during rail repair. Waiting for clearance about 2 miles off in the distance is CP's X500 en route to Montreal.

The snow is flying in all directions as CP 5951 leads NREX 6451 and a train of mixed freight across the frozen Thornapple River on this blustery winter day.

Long, mid-winter shadows stretch far across the frozen Thornapple River, as CSX's Q335 makes its way from Toledo to Grand Rapids. On a bitter cold day, thoughts of summer fishing from this old doc... (more)

A couple of old farm relics sit on display at Reenders as MMRR 3836 leads a short freight en route to Holland, MI.