A true "Wow, I can't believe this happened!".. actually happened on March 11th of 2017, as an Amtrak Cascades F59PHI escaped from Washington State leading Amtrak 8, and was turned and re... (more)
An NJ Transit "MMC Extra" brings 21 brand new multi-level commuter cars west toward Raritan behind NJT 4303 and 4300. These cars are desperately needed by NJ Transit since flooding from "Supersto... (more)
An unusual train in an unusual location - for Metrolink. F59PH 856, a single coach and Metrolink's sole F40PH (800) operate in San Diego's Rose Canyon, further south than Metrolink typically oper... (more)
What appears to be the shortest and most overpowered Pacific Surfliner climbs the grade in Rose Canyon in San Diego, California, on May 30, 2009. The train's purpose? It was a Rescue trai... (more)
Now... Any self-respecting railfan should be looking at this going "How in Tarnation did that come to be?!?!?!" It's a funny story really (ok, not really) that involves overheating locomotives, ... (more)