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From September 2022 at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania at Strasburg, the smokebox of Pennsylvania RR 460, a Class E6s 4-4-2...

more from Enola yard

Railroading Fun Fact: Enola was named for the daughter of a farmer that owned land along the railroad when it was built. It also...

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.