With an intrepid brakeman in a tradition stance and coal fire in the stove there’s a feeling of assurance that the trip will be successful. These little “house cars” were a refuge from cold... (more)

The late Richard E. Markle, Mr. Markle, protects a backup move at Helmstetter's Curve on a Carl Franz Photo Special.

WMSR conductor and B&O veteran Richard Markle climbs back aboard his mobile office during a photo charter on November 9th, 2009. Sadly, Mr. Markle passed on early on the morning of January 4th, 2... (more)