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Back in the day before wide public awareness, railfans would often set up organized "photo lines" at prime spots so that everyone could...

In April 1989 I caught N&W 611 at Attalla, AL on her way from Birmingham to Chattanooga. Back then, Norfolk Southern ran a heavy...

Taking on water at the Enola yard

FDR's car brought up the rear

A few from my Big Boy experience yesterday in PA, initially frustrated by the crowds as a photographer as the day unfolded I realized...

Amtrak's southbound Floridian was running 15 Hours late today, having left its origin at Chicago some 10 Hours late. Getting a lot of...

Blocking two grade crossings near airport.

Sunday's northbound Floridian at Pontiac, SC running nine hours late. The train hit a tree somewhere in GA and busted out a window in...

I caught Amtrak's southbound Floridian today in daylight at Camden, SC running 12-1/2 Hours late. [D5100]

OK, I could be developing a problem now. It's raining trains all over me. Wisconsin & Southern short train moving through Cross Plains, WI.

For not having really tried railroad photography prior to 1 month ago, I keep doing more. Total dumb luck today. I stopped for lunch at...