Pristine Pennsy Power: Rarely have I encountered a preserved locomotive quite as dazzling as PRR E7(A) #5901, a resident of the RR Museum of PA. Until this year's unveiling of the B&O Museu... (more)
On a Roll: As part of the shop tour included in the 2016 "AEM7 Farewell" excursion, Amtrak's employees had set up a lovely display of all the various pieces of equipment required ... (more)
Beep: For several years, Norfolk Southern's one-of-a-kind battery locomotive - BP4 #999 - lingered sadly at the shops in downtown Roanoke. Apparently, it had suffered significant damage to ... (more)
NS in Nature: Though I am not usually inclined towards long expeditions into the wilderness - even for trains! - a mixture of curiosity and (relative) proximity prompted me to attend the 20... (more)