A&M ALCO's in 2022: After a derailment on the Fort Smith bridge in early May stranded 3 for A&M's SD70's, the ALCO C420's were pressed back into road service. Now over the Boston Mountains,... (more)

A&M ALCO's in 2022: After a derailment on the Fort Smith bridge in early May stranded 3 for A&M's SD70's, the ALCO C420's were pressed back into road service. Here the N/B Fort Smith turn, ... (more)

A&M ALCO's in 2022: On what's shaping up to be a pleasant day in Northwest Arkansas, the Springdale Switch Job finishes up servicing a customer that receives flour hoppers. Both 56 and 57 s... (more)

One of the more unusual Susquehanna lash ups occurred when two Northern Division trains combined at Chenango Forks, New York. A southbound train on the Jamesville line, led by a former Adirondack ... (more)

A&M ALCO's in 2022: After having finished putting together their train, the Springdale Local proceeds down the Springdale Industrial Lead to service customers. Both 56 and 57 saw service on... (more)

A&M ALCO's in 2022: Working on the far South tracks in Springdale yard, C420's 56 and 57 on the Springdale switch, assemble their train for the day. Both 56 and 57 saw service on BCRail bef... (more)

A&M ALCO's in 2022: A&M's territory is no easy stretch of railroad, with hallmarks of tight curves and steep grades. Even the Springdale Yard showcases just that, as the Rogers local comes ... (more)

A&M ALCO's in 2022: Already finished with a majority of their work for the day, the Rogers local heads back to Springdale yard with a cut of reefers destined for Van Buren. 42 still wears i... (more)

Originally built for the Monon, then later painted in L&N colors, #1330 awaits its next assignment.

The D&H's Colonie Shops in Watervliet, NY was a great place to see a large number of idling Alcos. The lineup on my father's visit from early 1977 was from left to right: C420 410 - U30C 709 (hid... (more)

Throttle Up! The train is just leaving Holbrook on a pleasant May afternoon.

Livonia Avon and Lakeville C420 high hood number 420 notches up as it switches cars near the end of track in Lakeville.

The weeds illuminate and ripple under a golden hour sun as two classic Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Alcos work a 29-car grain train down to Fayetteville from Springdale.

Two Alco C420s lead the Saturday excursion train north near Johnson, AR as they head for the depot in Springdale on a mild April 16, 2022.

Louisville & Nashville C420 1325 works in the yard in Corbin, Kentucky. The Alco started life as Monon 508.