Damaged rail can be caused by flat spots on wheels and high tonnage. Defects like this one can eventually give way and cause a derailment, especially in cold weather. Railroads are usually thorou... (more)
Newly assembled and coated with fresh "white paint," this BNSF auto carrier has a load of brand-new vehicles inside its 89 foot bi level frame... A couple years ago or so their new auto... (more)
On a section of RIP track in Tilford Yard, work is in progress to load a CSX car with ammonium nitrate fertilizer from a dump truck. The gentleman standing atop of the car, looks to have a safety... (more)
Since hanging around the Roanoke area for over a week now, the two CSX EMDs assigned to work a crosstie train, finally get some fuel after patiently waiting for hours... The crew was relieved to ... (more)
In an environment composed of steel, rocks and behemoth trains rolling pass only inches away, an example of the amazing power of nature and life can be seen. While waiting on a northbound train t... (more)