A new "Heavy" GEVO leads a trio of NS GEs up to the summit of Beaumont Hill with the ZLCAI (LA-Atlanta/Inman, GA), a remnant of the "Blue Streak" service Southern Pacific offered. On the left is t... (more)

One of BNSF's newest C4's leads this eastbound stack train through Klinefelter.

HLS's newest rebuilds, GP40-3 #6500 and GP38-3 #2000 are seen here coupled to freshly painted GP38-2 #2507 at Huntington.

Stepping out of the clouds on a monochromatic day, CN's train for the Belt Railway of Chicago steps onto the Elgin Subdivision for access to the BRC. A pair of nearly-new GE products do the honors... (more)

One of the brand new Canadian National railway Evolution Series 4400 horsepower alternating current (ES44AC) engines from General Electric is seen here on point leading CN train extra (X) 301 by H... (more)

Brand new SD70ACe #624 and the old C30-7 #7610 were the helper set N63 at the end of MRS train, ready to depart.

The fresh red paint on this ECO stands out as it leads train 482 south on BNSF's Hinckley Subdivision. This train originated at CP's Stinson Yard in Superior, Wisconsin and will terminate in the T... (more)

At twilight and after receiving a quick crew-change, No. 272 departs the yard at Bluefield, W.Va., behind a pair of brand new Canadian National ES44AC's leading the relatively light autorack train... (more)

Shortly after sunset the 2013 Toys for Tots train is just about ready to depart Delanson after delivering its load of toys to the village. The 2013 version was lead by CP 2252 followed by Amtrak 4... (more)

Brand new and yet to have its pantographs raised on the NEC. Photo taken from RR property with permission.

Head-on view of Amtrak's latest and greatest. From this angle it reminds me more of a light rail vehicle. Photo taken on RR property with permission.

An overview of the yard at Lamberts Point: The special Pier 6 hopper car was on display during the day for employees to enjoy before being sent out for its first load of coal. Pier 6 itself can ... (more)

In the shops for testing and familiarization before stretching its legs on the corridor. It even has that "new car smell." Photo taken on RR property with permission.

So far, this is the highest numbered ACS-64 to arrive, but will eventually be one of 70. Photo taken on RR property with permission.

September 2013 marks the 50th Anniversary of operations at Lamberts Point Pier 6 in Norfolk, VA. To mark the occasion, NS applied a special paint scheme to coal hopper number 146313. The car was... (more)