I was inspired from a photo by Richard H Kindig. His photo showed a Challenger leading a long manifest with (2) 2-8-8-2 L-107 s shoving hard behind the caboose. While this may not be steam, it is... (more)

Horsepower Vs. Gravity! BNSF6253 screams to obtain the highest point on NP's Transcontinental Mainline. The manned swing help can be seen cut into the train. You have to love Montana!

A heavy grain train with assorted power is tackling the most challenging section of Mullan. If a train can make it past the loops it is likely to make Blossburg. The mid-train manned helper and r... (more)

Light Helpers return to Helena after shoving a westbound freight. The threatening June skies are a common occurrence in Montana. The cool breeze off the high based storms is always a welcome rel... (more)

Sun breaks thru the storm as BNSF4521 heads up the hill. UP MOW has finished up for the day and heads home. It is just another day on Tehachapi.

Leaving Chama in a cloud of Smoke. I was unable to ride this train as I was on my way to Albuquerque with my wife and 2 year old. I managed a few shots on my way thru before patience gave out wi... (more)

Helpers for BNSF 5369. Export Coke out of the refineries in Billings is often run in unit trains to west coast ports. Here one of those export trains crosses Greenhorn Creek.

Coke out of the refineries in Billings is often run in unit trains to west coast ports for Export. Here one of those export trains crosses Greenhorn Creek.

BNSF SD70ACE 9371 charges up the formidable grade over the Pine Ridge. Arguably the most scenic piece of railroad in Nebraska.

Amtrak 490 leads the Montana Daylight over Austin Creek Viaduct. I believe this one of the last trains the tour company ran over the MRL...

MRL255 lead the Missoula bound Laurel-Missoula Manifest thru the Bozeman Pass Summit Tunnel. Railroading over Montana's Mountain Passes can be quite dramatic!

DRGW5389 heads a light "West Helper" towards Tabernash. SP's West Helper moves were based out of Denver so it was common for crews to move power from Denver to Tabernash for the next push.

A coal Drag at Mitchell. It took 9 AC's to lift 13000 tons over the 3% Tennessee Pass. I saw them do it with 8, but they barely made it!

Crawford Hill, NE is one of the most unique railroading locations in North America. Out of the flat plains sits a beautiful escarpment that happens to be in the way of coal trains heading east fr... (more)

UP844 on the Tennessee Pass Farewell tour. The line of rail enthusiasts was miles long. Some of the railfans can be seen bumper to bumper on the highway below.