A trio of orange units lead a loaded coal train across the Austin Creek Trestle at Skyline, deep in Mullan Pass on Montana Rail Link's Third Sub. This was the first train routed over Mullan after ... (more)

The HG/C #1598 has been built by Vulcan Foundry in the UK in 1909. Originally built as HG class, it was classified as HG/C after adding superheating.

Photo by Dave Petke. From my collection.

UP 8503 slowly eases across the Mojave River into Victorville as it utilizes one of the two steel trusses here that would be on to be scrapped and replaced with concrete structures in the years fo... (more)

It's a typical day on BNSF's Southern Transcon as a westbound intermodal train, led by the BNSF 3787, cruises into Barstow and passes an anything but typical train that is calling on the original ... (more)

UP 8354 is on the point of a heavy, southbound manifest this afternoon as it tackles the grade at Allard with the rear of its train, sporting a Canadian National SD75I, seen in the background befo... (more)

BNSF 5609 leads a southbound Metrolink train out of Tunnel 27 and into the morning light at Chatsworth as the dramatic rock formations of Santa Susana Pass provide the backdrop.

In a few moments this BNSF-Train with the empty carriages arrives at the summit.

Update: South Shore Line Double Track Project - Eight power units are seen on the new double track configuration at the Amtrak Michigan Line crossing, in-between the former street running trackage... (more)

“Rockville Meet”
A Norfolk Southern manifest, led by NS C44-9W 9475, meets eastbound NS intermodal 20W, powered by an AC44C6M duo, on the Rockville Bridge.

NS 20W (Chicago-A... (more)

UP Auto Train with defective front door on the loc arrives at the summit.

Maneuver between tracks in preparation for service.

ATSF 3940 is seen in mid-train helper service, near Pine Lodge California, on April 26th 1933, during The Great Depression. Otto Conrad Perry photo, from my collection.

A Canadian Conquering The Loop. Canadian National No. 5745, an EMD SD75I built in 1997, is enjoying a warmer climate this winter as it shoves hard on the rear of a southbound Union Pacific ... (more)

Three WEBX private railcars ride the rear of Amtrak's eastbound Southwest Chief as it begins its journey to Chicago, IL.