Elsdon Yard, on Chicago's southwest side, had a roundhouse and service facilities for Grand Trunk Western steam power until the end of the steam era. We visited the yard and found a good number of... (more)
During a power shortage on the Clinchfield RR in the early 70s, this C628 was leased from MK for a period of time, seen here in Erwin TN during the spring of 1971 paired with a Clinchfield B unit ... (more)
Some really nifty surprises can be found behind a railroad museum roundhouse. A good example is Rio Grande GP30 #3011, built by EMD in May 1962 and retired from service on the D&RGW in Dec. 1994. ... (more)