Miscellaneous bolt torque values posted above the service bays of the abandoned diesel shop at Clifton Forge
Part of the old Clifton Forge steam locomotive shop was converted to service diesel locomotives in the 1950s. Here is a view of one of the bays.
60 years ago, steam locomotives had their wheels changed in this room. New tires were fire heated and applied to the wheels on the open floor next to the wheel pits.
A rare tour of the abandoned C&O locomotive shops at Clifton Forge was conducted by the C&O Historical Society. This turntable once spun the huge C&O Class H8 2-6-6-6 steam locomotives.
Bandit sign....The Milwaukee heritage is evident on this sign located at the entrance to the Bensenville Class Yard in 1991.
Two owners removed from The Milwaukee Road, the Milwaukee legacy still lives on in 1991, via this sign, that references the Sprint trains started by The Milwaukee Road.
Empty hopper cars of many fallen flags line the tracks of a small yard at Mounds, UT. this branch line is used by the famed "dirt train" that at one time used DRGW tunnel motors to transport trash... (more)
Shortly after leaving the Houston station, the eastbound Sunset Limited is between the SP Hardy St shops and Englewood Yard. Ex-CZ observation Silver Lookout adds class to the consist.
The north-bound SLUT makes a quick turn off Westlake Ave. onto Thomas St
It's a cold, frigid night on Stevens Pass; around 15F. The moon's light is bright but provides no warmth. Clouds swirl behind east Sky's crossing gates. Snow clings to the cold metal. Waiting for ... (more)
This MOW employee is employing "thermite" welding. The temperature is around 5000 degrees Fahrenheit.
A two cars derailment on the QCR... Note the converted box cars into wood chip car.
CSX C842-22 derailed in the Lothair Section of Hazard after loading at the Bluegrass No. 4 mine. 6 of the train's cars derailed with at least 4 ending up on their side. No one was injured this b... (more)
An abandoned call box rests near the switch it once helped to protect.
