The Chama Yard looks much as it has for decades. Only the diesel on loan from the Colorado Railroad Museum gives away when this photo was taken.

The Milwaukee Art Museum hosted a special exhibit in 2003 honoring hometown industrial designer Brooks Stevens. The largest piece exhibited was the Cedar Rapids Skytop Lounge observation car, one ... (more)

The former site of Bridge 21.3, which burned in September 2011 due to a lightning storm. All that remains is a solitary rail drooping across the canyon, as well as ashes, iron and tin in the valle... (more)

Those familiar with the B&O Magnolia Cut Off will recognize this location as Concrete Wall. When B&O constructed the Cut Off in 1913-1914, they were faced with an obstacle at a bend in the Potoma... (more)

A rare perspective of Amtrak's K Tower in the Washington Terminal. Even between the commuter train lulls the tower bustles with activity from Amtrak, Marc and VRE traffic. Having spent a caree... (more)

As seen through a 500mm lens, a westbound freight makes its way through Lugo as it climbs the eastern slope of Cajon Pass. Meanwhile, automobiles come and go on nearby Summit Valley Road.

On July 1, 2013 CSX began activating new tri-light signals between Winton Place and Glendale on the Cincinnati Terminal Subdivision. This meant the removal of all B&O era Color Position Lights lik... (more)

On July 1, 2013 CSX began activating new tri-light signals between Winton Place and Glendale on the Cincinnati Terminal Subdivision. This meant the removal of all B&O era Color Position Lights lik... (more)

On July 1, 2013 CSX began activating new tri-light signals between Winton Place and Glendale on the Cincinnati Terminal Subdivision. This meant the removal of all B&O era Color Position Lights lik... (more)

Tokyo station from 1914 and Marunouchi business district. The Tokyo Station complex was undergoing extensive development, which include major improvements to the Marunouchi (west) and Yaesu (east)... (more)

Great hall of the Tokyo station, built in 1914. The Tokyo Station complex was undergoing extensive development, which include major improvements to the Marunouchi (west) and Yaesu (east) sides of ... (more)

A Union Pacific section gang finishes up changing out a defective piece of rail on the main line at Tolland, Colorado, on October 3, 2008.

The spinning wheel of a hopper car speeds past on a westbound empty coal train at Pinecliffe, Colorado, on the afternoon of September 30, 2008.

From 120+ feet up, commuters and tourists alike look like ants. (Taken with permission)

We are in Rowlesburg, WV on Aug. 17, 1975 and an eastbound coal drag has reached the bottom of Cheat River Grade and is getting a roll on things for the climb up Cranberry. Back in the days of fr... (more)