With all the passengers onboard the eastbound California Zephyr, the conductor stands alone on the platform, waiting for the departure toward Chicago.

New humvees on the MSDGBAR or "Daygo"

The loaded coal CATJO9 28 rolls by the signals on Converse County Road 43.

In late 1890 the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley first reached Deadwood, SD. The Chicago and North Western Railway acquired control of the FE&MV in the late 1800s. In 1903, the FE&MV was formal... (more)

The heritage of this truck shows in the casting.

The attractive station of Vale do Peso on the line between Torre das Vargens and Marvão-Beirã. Note the name spelt out in contrasting mosaic on the platform.

Falsgrave signal box sits on the West end of Scarborough station. The station 'box was closed in 1984, leaving this one to control the entire layout. Note the North Eastern region orange sign and ... (more)

A signal crew is clearing off of the mainline at the station at Brunswick, Maryland, with the remains of an old B&O CPL signal that had been in place at the west end of the yard.

"When tank cars kiss, up next on Maury Povich" A crew member didn't shove the car on the right far enough back to allow clearance for the car on the left to pass. Night switching can wreak hav... (more)

After a long day of switching, we were taking a break on the caboose before shoving back to Decoursey Yard. The lights on the caboose aren't operational any more, so my foreman improvised with his... (more)

Volunteers Dave Marshall (left) and Doug Butzow of the Monticello Railway Museum's Steam Shop work on the strap for an air tank. Monticello is currently restoring Southern Railway 2-8-0 no. 401, w... (more)

Even though the Colorado Rockies lost the game, fans enjoy a post-game fireworks show while the Grand Luxe Rail Express sits on Track Two at Denver Union Station. The train will be departing west ... (more)

With UP train waiting (SD40-2 3067 lead), New Orleans Public Belt GMC hy-rail lines up on tracks for an inspection run over the Huey Long Bridge. Remains of the old Avondale SP yard are seen in t... (more)

A preserved relic from the steam era is silhouetted against the setting sun.

These levers served the B&O and CSX for nearly a century before they were officially retired on September 17, 2007. HO Tower was to be removed from the CSX timetable at 0959 and by 1030 it was com... (more)