GE Gem: Though it was a pioneer in the switcher market during dieseldom's first generation, GE's switching line had mostly tapered out by the time it entered the road diesel market in the l... (more)

Spotsy Spotting: During a lovely morning spent trainspotting at the Spotsylvania VRE station, an Amtrak train rushes through.

Tennessee Treasure: One of the highlights of 2021 for the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum was their acquisition of one of the most significant unpreserved diesels remaining in the US - TVA... (more)

Matched Set: Amtrak's Phase IV heritage unit has always been one of my favorites. Mainly, this is because it's the one unit left on the active roster that allows for matched trainsets...

Whoooosh! Iconic Southern Mikado #4501 puts on quite a show as it departs from the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum with a mid-morning excursion train.

Some Assembly Required: As a companion to the much rarer and more significant H-16-66 acquired by the TVRM, TVA Alco switcher #F3061 also needed to be disassembled so it could be trucked ac... (more)

Silent but Stylish: The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's ex-Army 2-8-0 #610 soaks up some sunlight in the yard at the Soule Shops after being posed there for the previous night's steam lo... (more)

Southern Meet: While navigating its way through the museum wye, Southern 630 passes by high-hood SD40 3170w.

Streamliners: For several incredible days in 2014, North Carolina was the place to be. After all, where else would you see things like a meet between an Alco PA and EMD E8?

Pondering Responders: Special tribute units like CSXT #911 and #1776 (and #3194) remind us to pause on days like today and remember all those who are willing to serve and sacrifice for thei... (more)

Alco Product: One of the highlights of the VA Museum of Transportation is their sizeable collection of rare T6 switchers (they've got two!).

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)