On Sunday 5 October 2014 at 1:04 pm, a north bound Union Pacific train struck a semi at about 45 mph that had been high centered on the crossing for approximately 2 minutes. The truck was carrying... (more)
On Saturday morning 13 February 2016, a work crew was grinding rails, when sparks ignited the trestle. Attempts were made to extinguish the fire, but clearly that was unsuccessful. To the best of ... (more)
Ah yes, 1978, ya gotta love that hair and those bell-bottom jeans!
Here is something that you don't see every day. Besides needing a bath, this is basically a U30C with a cowl constructed over it. This model was unique to the Santa Fe and only 6 were ever built.... (more)
Here is something that you don't see every day. This is basically a U30C with a cowl constructed over it. This model was unique to the Santa Fe and only 6 were ever built. Origanally numbered 400-... (more)
In case there was any question about what this is, it's painted on the side: 'Santa Fe Snow Plow'
A true rarity...a lash-up of three FP45's in silver/red warbonnets in 1990. ATSF 106 leads, followed by sisters 103 and 102. Only 14 FP45's were produced from 1967-1968. I believe 9 were sold to A... (more)
A stop in Missoula brings new passengers, fuel, water, and a crew change to the North Coast Hiawatha, in this scene from 35 years ago. I've also noticed that the two number boards are different.
The roundhouse is gone now, but I believe the turntable is still there.
Apparently, this was an Alco RS-3 that has been repowered from an EMD GP9.
Here is something that you don't see every day. This is basically a U30C with a structual cowl constructed over it. This model was unique to the Santa Fe and only 6 were ever built. Origanally num... (more)
