BNSF 797 South begins its climb up the Tehachapi Mountains, as it passes under one of two remaining cantilever signal bridges still in service between Bakersfield and Mojave.
A Pendolino unit cab is seen reflected in the station sign on the platform at Birmingham New Street. In a few years this station will change beyond recognition with a modernisation scheme
In the Middle of the Night; I say this with a big smile on my face, but I think I saw my friend Dave Honan do this once. A light snowfall provides the Star Wars effect. Funny thing is, sta... (more)
Originally built by the Southern Pacific in 1910, the Dumbarton Rail Bridge hasn't seen a train since 1982 but there is hope it will carry commute trains in the future.
Rotary OY made it to Cumbres, but that was enough for the first day and it backed away for an overnight rest. There have been a couple of questions about the"layering" of the snow. This was just... (more)