A UP local crosses the former MKT at West Point on its way to Flatonia. This diamond is a great morning train watching spot which features lots of traffic and two wyes to go between the former SP ... (more)

In December 2022 the U.S. Army and the Military Railroad Society operated Operation Sergeant Santa at Fort Eustis, Virginia. This event featured hour long day and night rides on privately owned pa... (more)

Amtrak Phase 1 P42 #161 battling the rain at Arrowhead RD on 7-31-2022. The rain started to come down heavier about 5 minutes before the Regional making for a better photo. In the back of the phot... (more)

An ATSF SD45 leads two rebuilt SD26s on a Unit Sulfur train through Brenham on its way south to Galveston. These ATSF trains in the 70s were always a fun catch and had interesting power. While the... (more)

A CSX ES44DC leads an empty grain train into Charlottesville. This bridge crosses over the old Woolen Mill factory which closed in 1962. In 2022 this complex re-opened as a brewery/restaurant area... (more)

An Engineer with a friendly wave and a rare ex BN Pinstripe SD40-2 now in leasing service pass over the Tennessee River in Bridgeport Alabama. If only you could see lineups like this in 2022.

Caught this very dirty UP GE power on a long stack train at the Marsh Station Road bridge in Pantano. This bridge is next to I-10 near Vail and provides great morning photos. The grass at this spo... (more)

I finally managed to catch this engine after several failed tries the past week. Amtrak #203 was approaching Charlottesville on a rare early Regional #156. In the Unit's first week of operation, i... (more)

Third time is the charm. This was my third time coming to Button's Bluff near Buchanan, Virginia and my first time seeing a train. Here the James River makes a large horseshoe in the valley. The C... (more)

NS AC44C6M 4000 leading 13R heading south past the UVA Hospital. For late afternoon Southbounds this is the best photo location in town. The day prior i caught a very dirty 4004 also on 13R. This ... (more)

During February this year the morning Crescent (#20) is typically 2-3 hours late. While annoying for passengers this is convenient for taking photos as it now typically hits the UVA area with the ... (more)

SP power in town tied up for the day. Local power on the Rabbit was generally older power on the SP.

While at first this may seem like a typical roster shot this is not one. This engine was the first time I saw ditch lights on an engine and the only time I saw them on an UP engine in this paint s... (more)

Four P42s power today's Southwest Chief. This power is due to the large amount of mail cars on the rear of the train which was not uncommon in this time period.

Southbound Texas Eagle about to leave Corsicana. The city and Amtrak talked for some time about building a shelter or station here, however that never happened. In 1995 the Texas Eagle ceased to r... (more)