You wouldn’t know it to see it today, but Train 39, westbound near Herington, Kansas, was once the Imperial, a secondary but important passenger run between Chicago and Southern California. But ... (more)
This pair of Santa Fe painted GP38s and associated BN Green caboose were responsible for virtually all yard work and switching in the Wichita area when I visited. Here the 2nd shift crew switches ... (more)
Wichita isn't known as a railfan hub (and for good reason), but it can get pretty busy. Here at 21st street, all four of the city's railroads (BNSF, UP, South Kansas & Oklahoma and jointly UP/BNSF... (more)
During my venture away from the east coast, I stumble upon two light engines going to pick up some cars at BNSF's yard in Wichita. Knowing I had time to setup, I was in no hurry to get set up and ... (more)
Shocker fever is in full swing as the Wichita State University men's basketball team has gone undefeated with a record of 34-0 and capturing the Missouri Valley Conference regular season and tourn... (more)