Been awhile since I was in FW; I believe this is the ex NKP Chicago-Bellevue line. Can't recall the name of the crossing here with the ex Wabash, but it was a hopping place in 1989.
The conductor hangs on as the LF14 pulls a load of covered hoppers out of the siding. This line is the former Pennsy (Grand Rapids & Indiana) RR that once ran from Mackinaw City, Michigan to Fort ... (more)
October, 1947. In years previous 3,000 people daily passed through the concourse of Baker Street station, which simmers here during a rare afternoon lull. Soon the quiet will become common place, ... (more)
The 1218 and train is turned at Fort Wayne and is now heading this railfan trip back to Chicago.
A Warbonnet leads the NS 218 passing the only bracket mast signal in the Fort Wayne area. The NS LF14 sits on the siding in the background which rounds to the right becoming a remnant of the old G... (more)
NS 77A coal train heads west out of Fort Wayne and cruise by the only bracket mast signal in the Fort Wayne area.
Eastbound NS 857 empty coal train rolls into the outside curve after crossing Lindenwood Ave.
A B32-8 in the new "Horsehead" livery switches at the former NKP yard in Fort Wayne.
N&W GP9 620 leads a ballast train of ex NKP hoppers.
Norfolk and Western 2-6-6-4 #1218 slowly articulates around the curve from NS New Castle District onto NS Huntington District. The diamond is just visible behind the leading edge of the locomotive... (more)
Lima Superpower back on the High Iron....
Nickel Plate Road #765 idles in between throttle time duties during the Fort Wayne Railroad Society's open house.
Man and Machine being put through their paces as Ft. Wayne Railroad Historical Society holds "Throttle Time"
The 765 cuts an imposing figure east of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, after completing its first run in thirteen years.