The ultimate degree of nomenclature
A Rutland RS3 switches at the road’s hub of Rutland, Vt., in 1957; 31.5 miles to the southeast on the…
Read moreA Rutland RS3 switches at the road’s hub of Rutland, Vt., in 1957; 31.5 miles to the southeast on the…
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The conductor of train BUSW, “The Peoria Rocket,” sweeps the north switch at the Limit Yard on the edge of…
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When seeking the cause of a train wreck, investigators sketch out relevant details, such as the starting and ending points…
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Richard Steinheimer TRAINS collection Last week, five members of the Center for Railroad Photography & Art shared their stories of…
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Amtrak MP15 No. 576 leads a work train across the Northeast Corridor at Newark, Del., on Jan. 19, 2011. Michael…
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Connecticut resident Bob LaMay has been photographing Amtrak in his native New England since the carrier turned its first wheel…
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Southern Railway 2-8-0 No. 400 powered a boy’s “magic carpet” mixed train to Durham, N.C. Curt Tillotson Jr. collection What…
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Norfolk & Western J-Class 4-8-4 No. 611 rolls north on the Southern Railway main line, Aug. 22, 1982 during the…
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N&W’s eastbound Pocahontas descends Christiansburg Hill toward Roanoke on April 21, 1971 – ten days before Amtrak. J. David Ingles…
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The activity level of this track belies its once important status as part of D&RGW’s Tennessee Pass. Michael Humphreys Q…
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These two cars at Steamtown National Historical Site look similar but had different uses. Hank Ickes Q In the yard…
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Rear-end locomotives on distributed power trains may run with or without flashing rear end devices. Steve Schmollinger Q I see…
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