Rail Horsepower (Open Thread) Post your best versions w/ID [Archive]

Woolburr

17th of January 2007 (Wed), 04:17

Here is a sequential pair of EMD GP-38-2 high hood models.
Eastbound into the Asheville, NC yards.
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v14/p18928905-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p31202955/e120d509)
Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
1/80s f/7.1 at 28.0mm iso100

You've seen the start, now show us what you have! Be sure to share the dirty details...thanks!

Woolburr

17th of January 2007 (Wed), 04:26

General Electric's new Evolution series...GE ES44DC...shown as BNSF 7751
Westbound into the Asheville, NC yards.
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v13/p190155163-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p379048409/eb55899b)
Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/500s f/6.7 at 100.0mm iso800

Choderboy

17th of January 2007 (Wed), 08:35

Hard to believe , but these are still working. Took these pics 2 days ago , they were all going out that night to do some work.
I'm not a train buff , but these are "44 Series" locos.

Woolburr

17th of January 2007 (Wed), 13:18

Here is an Alco RS-3 from the 1940s...spotted in Scranton, PA.
http://www.pbase.com/image/55391715.jpg
Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
1/250s f/10.0 at 30.0mm iso400 with Flash

Woolburr

19th of January 2007 (Fri), 08:24

GE Dash 9-44CW Santa Fe Warbonnet paint scheme westbound from Asheville, NC.
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v15/p838716177-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p379048409/e31fdcb11)
Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/250s f/18.0 at 280.0mm iso400 1.4x T-Con

lostinthe619

19th of January 2007 (Fri), 12:45

BNSF C44-9CW #5420 leads a stack train up Cajon Pass.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mkstarks/IMG_1636.jpg

lostinthe619

19th of January 2007 (Fri), 12:47

BNSF's new GEVO #7777 pauses at Bealville due to a Derailment in Mojave, Ca.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mkstarks/IMG_1196.jpg

lostinthe619

19th of January 2007 (Fri), 12:49

Another GEVO leads a manifest through Caliente, Ca.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mkstarks/IMG_1119.jpg

lostinthe619

19th of January 2007 (Fri), 12:54

Weeeeeeeeeeeee. Keep on rollin.

UP SD70M #4234 Leads a manifest.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mkstarks/IMG_1138.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mkstarks/IMG_1139.jpg

lostinthe619

19th of January 2007 (Fri), 12:57

Last one before the moderators strike me down for too many linked pics :evil: . Seriously, I could go on all day! :p

BNSF C44-9CW #4722 prepares to enter the tunnel.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mkstarks/IMG_1168sm.jpg

pepperoni

19th of January 2007 (Fri), 17:49

January 10, 2007
Canon EOS 10D with 75-300 f4-5.6, f/8, ISO400, 300mm

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./locomotion_0026.jpg

lostinthe619

19th of January 2007 (Fri), 18:26

January 10, 2007
Canon EOS 10D with 75-300 f4-5.6, f/8, ISO400, 300mm

Oh, that's niiiiiiiiiiiiice!

Woolburr

20th of January 2007 (Sat), 00:08

January 10, 2007
Canon EOS 10D with 75-300 f4-5.6, f/8, ISO400, 300mm

That's just plain sweeeeeeeet! Most excellent!:D

marie

21st of January 2007 (Sun), 04:48

they are terrific shots back there
beautiful sights
:cool:

am not sure if this little sleeky counts (do trains count, I mean 1 2 3 4 ...):rolleyes:

adding this 'train' to the thread < (poetry):lol:

the heavier trains run right through the country.
this shows the light rail system from the city into the suburbs

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luas

http://www.pbase.com/image/73318918/original.jpg

Woolburr

21st of January 2007 (Sun), 05:27

Very cool....would love to see those in use here...that is one slick looking unit! Thanks Marie.

b16pwrdej1

23rd of January 2007 (Tue), 14:34

July 15, 2006
Canon 20D w/ 24-70 f2.8 L

Southern Railway FP7 #6133 awaits re-dedication by NS CEO Wick Moorman
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/54/190954606_314341ed79.jpg

Getting re-dedicated at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/47/190967708_f79330ae11.jpg

Mike31

23rd of January 2007 (Tue), 20:21

EB on the main in Fostoria. Couple ES44DC's and a CW40-8. 12,800 HP!

rckaine

23rd of January 2007 (Tue), 21:11

Been a while since i last posted here. Shot on 1-22-07. Here is a 3000hp GP40-2 seen heading into North Yard in Plymouth, Mi..

Kaine

http://i5.pbase.com/o6/73/590473/1/73475023.fPmJiEji.Y10722ol.jpg

rckaine

23rd of January 2007 (Tue), 21:41

Here is a pair of GEVO's (ES44AC) (4400hp each) BNSF 5758 leading BNSF 5896 hauling an empty coal train back to the P.R.B.. Seen in Memphis, Tn
Kaine

http://i5.pbase.com/o5/73/590473/1/67282694.P9iwep7D.BNSFinMemphis.jpg

2005GLI

25th of January 2007 (Thu), 01:04

Here's a few of my favorites. All taken with XT numerous lenses.

NYSW 3668 MLW m636, 3600hp
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/october23rdnewfoundland.jpg

CSX SD70M, 4000HP with xt and tokina 12-24
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/august19thcsxcorrected.jpg

NYSW 1800 GP18, 1800HP. Turns 40years old this year and still going strong.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/october13th1800.jpg

big_sur

25th of January 2007 (Thu), 15:47

no clue what this is but it blocked me in for 10 minutes so i shot it.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l71/qc415/IMG_4198.jpg
edit:google says GE D 9-40CW 4000hp each

Orgnoi1

25th of January 2007 (Thu), 18:59

Well not too many of these around... shot at almost dark...with Canon 5D and 500L...

CP Rail's, Still D&H painted GP38 DH7304
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_12_17-R-Trains01.jpg

Orgnoi1

25th of January 2007 (Thu), 19:03

CP Rail's Holiday Trail... GE AC4400CW CP9714 leading...

Canon 5D, Canon 35L
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_12_03-R10.jpg

Orgnoi1

25th of January 2007 (Thu), 19:06

95mph fly-by @ Old Saybrook, CT by the Acela
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_11_10-R05.jpg

Orgnoi1

25th of January 2007 (Thu), 19:09

Last one for now...

New England Central Railroad, Canon 1D Mark II, Sigma Bigma @ 500mm

NECR 3840 GP38
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_10_18-R04.jpg

2005GLI

26th of January 2007 (Fri), 00:41

95mph fly-by @ Old Saybrook, CT by the Acela
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_11_10-R05.jpg

im thinking about heading out to the NEC to catch a few Acela's here in nj.

J T

26th of January 2007 (Fri), 10:15

Old Grand Trunk GP9r

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jimthias/Trains/GT4611-6108.jpg

This paint will be replaced someday by CN paint. Not sure when, but the fleet of old GT locos is slowly deminishing as they are tranformed into CN locos or retired. :-|

2005GLI

29th of January 2007 (Mon), 23:59

First train shot of 2007.

CSX piggyback service heading east into NYSW sealand yard. Lead by a CSX AC6000CW.
CSX 5007 6000HP.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/january29thcsx.jpg

Pterps

30th of January 2007 (Tue), 06:57

I see a lot of trainpics on this forum, normally I only make pictures of cars. But today I made an exception:

deletedpenguin

1st of February 2007 (Thu), 08:40

January 10, 2007
Canon EOS 10D with 75-300 f4-5.6, f/8, ISO400, 300mm

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./locomotion_0026.jpg

What a gorgeous pic. I've loved trains ever since I was little. :)

pepperoni

1st of February 2007 (Thu), 11:42

What a gorgeous pic. I've loved trains ever since I was little. :)

Thanks Stefan!
:D

Woolburr

9th of March 2007 (Fri), 02:24

GE AC4400CW SP192 now UP.
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v10/p1061688605-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p690566280/e3f48151d)

BobOh

9th of March 2007 (Fri), 10:24

2005GLI

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 02:10

thanks alot :)

mdeanmullen

27th of March 2007 (Tue), 20:03

LA County Fairgrounds. A picture of what so many of us missed. That's real power.http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s50/mdeanmullen/ChallengerandBigboy.jpg

Belmondo

27th of March 2007 (Tue), 21:02

LA County Fairgrounds. A picture of what so many of us missed. That's real power.

What a great picture! The Southern Pacific 5000-class Engine was always one of the most interesting to me. It was actually called the Southern Pacific class, had a 4-10-2 wheel arrangement, and I believe was the biggest rigid-frame engine on the SP. The most interesting feature of the engine was a third cylinder under the smoke box that connected to an eccentric on the front axle, just like a crankshaft on an automobile engine/connecting rod.

This was a low-speed hauler, and was used mainly for drag freights and helper service.

2005GLI

27th of March 2007 (Tue), 23:27

EMD F45 3600HP, not many left. NYSW 3636 is the only one on their roster. My favorite locomotive.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/march27th3636bogota.jpg

Orgnoi1

28th of March 2007 (Wed), 07:17

http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2007_03_27-R07.jpg

Housatonic's NX13 Train
2x GP35s
Canon 1D Mark II, Sigma Bigma @50mm, ISO400, f/7.1, 1/160
More from this chase here:
http://www.northeastfoto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6980

Belmondo

28th of March 2007 (Wed), 10:53

Wisconsin and Southern E9's 10A and 10C at Janesville, WI.

Nice. I had the opportunity to see the UP E-units a couple years ago. It's nice to know there was a time when locomotive builders at least gave some thought to aesthetics instead of just function.

Woolburr

15th of July 2007 (Sun), 17:14

An ALCO Century 636....one of only 34. At 3600hp it was the most powerful unit ALCO ever built...but it had serious reliability issues.
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s6/v6/p761980981-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p690566280/e2d6ae835)

Lowieken

15th of July 2007 (Sun), 17:57

Great shot's out here ... One week to go and I have a week on vacation. Then I'lle try to get some shot's of the fastest real train ... (a real train has wheels, and those wheels propel the train .. no cheating floating trains) ... It virtually passes in my backyard ... The TGV ...
It's just leaving brussels here so it's not at speed yet ... Anyways love the shot's of those big bad trains posted here. !!

http://thetransitcoalition.us/PicturesWeb/OtherSystems/images/TGV-tgvawr3.jpg

For those that wouldn't know the TGV ... this seems to be a shot during her record run of 575 km/h about 357 mph ...

Woolburr

13th of February 2008 (Wed), 05:05

Aberdeen, Carolina & Western 1721 @ Candor, NC Uceta GP-16 1600hp
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v13/p168162598-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p690566280/ea05f526)

Belmondo

13th of February 2008 (Wed), 09:26

I'd completely forgotten about this thread. Thanks for resurrecting it, Dan. Dash-7s weren't particularly small engines, but this one looks absolutely tiny compared to the one behind it.

Belmondo

13th of February 2008 (Wed), 10:45

I originally posted this elsewhere, but it's really in keeping with the subject of this thread.

http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/Hot-August-Nights/12_locos_1.jpg

Woolburr

13th of February 2008 (Wed), 12:32

I'd completely forgotten about this thread. Thanks for resurrecting it, Dan. Dash-7s weren't particularly small engines, but this one looks absolutely tiny compared to the one behind it.

The 4000hp Dash-8 behind it is considerably larger.

CH3NO2

13th of February 2008 (Wed), 12:40

Narrow gauge train built by Baldwin Locomotive Works. It's a K-36 series built in 1925.

http://ch3no2.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p806002415-4.jpg

Swiss Toni

13th of February 2008 (Wed), 13:09

Marie is that a prototype, because in your link it appears to have changed for the worse.

Anyway here's some, firstly 4MT 76079 and Class 5 45407 struggling manfully towards York very early on a soaking wet December morning. I hope no one had hung their washing out!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/stubro2000/0567copy.jpg

A little further up a Class 66 with a rake of empties, the nearest we get to some of the big freight locos in America.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/stubro2000/0560copy.jpg

and just to prove that we do get some decent weather occasionally, a Virgin Cross Country going err...... across country! :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/stubro2000/0983copy.jpg

Woolburr

15th of February 2008 (Fri), 05:05

http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v13/p337429439-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p690566280/e141cc3bf)
Susquehanna EMD F45 3600hp at Binghamton, NY yard. Also see post #37 in this thread for a different view from another photographer.

asull85

15th of February 2008 (Fri), 05:48

GE ES44AC, 4400hp

http://suspendedtimephoto.smugmug.com/photos/228772246_TyduR-L.jpg

Swiss Toni

15th of February 2008 (Fri), 15:25

That's a glorious shot and it looks like quite a steep gradient as well.

asull85

16th of February 2008 (Sat), 07:47

Thanks. Thats Washington Hill. I believe its roughly a 1.75% grade there.

andrewhuxman

16th of February 2008 (Sat), 08:46

Some of the Holiday Train in Gurnee Illinois .

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_7156.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_6803.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t47/ahuxman58/IMG_7203.jpg

2005GLI

17th of February 2008 (Sun), 04:49

http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/92966308/original.jpg
Susquehanna EMD F45 3600hp at Binghamton, NY yard. Also see post #37 in this thread for a different view from another photographer.

One of the best looking loco's out there. ;) :D

Hulka

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 20:06

Well they are no where near as great as the previous posters but here are a few I had taken a while back. I did not have a lot of time to really try and get the best shot due to the wife and kids being with me. They are now road names under the Union Pacific.

Hulka

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 20:07

last one

Swiss Toni

23rd of February 2008 (Sat), 16:03

After last weeks fun in the sun (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=455670) it was pain in the rain today.

This is preserved Princess Royal Class No. 6201 Princess Elizabeth attacking the start of the 1 in 100 "Long Drag" (http://www.settlecarlislerailway.co.uk/index.htm)at Langcliffe.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/stubro2000/1073c.jpg

EOS 350D - 70-200 f4L

Belmondo

23rd of February 2008 (Sat), 16:36

Woolburr

26th of February 2008 (Tue), 08:23

Consecutive number SD-40-2s owned by Alstom Transportation.
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v0/p934054212-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p690566280/e37ac8944)
Binghamton, NY

Standby one

26th of February 2008 (Tue), 22:03

Got this engine downtown Kansas City

Woolburr

27th of February 2008 (Wed), 00:11

Ah....a GE ES44AC. Still fairly new and shiny.

evorgsumaf

27th of February 2008 (Wed), 12:29

I originally posted this elsewhere, but it's really in keeping with the subject of this thread.

http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/Hot-August-Nights/12_locos_1.jpg

Wow, this is one of the best I have seen. Is this taken in your neck of the woods? If so, we should do a train get together (or just a quick no-notice photo shoot some day)while we are waiting for the living desert get together to kick off.

Belmondo

27th of February 2008 (Wed), 16:08

Wow, this is one of the best I have seen. Is this taken in your neck of the woods? If so, we should do a train get together (or just a quick no-notice photo shoot some day)while we are waiting for the living desert get together to kick off.

That was taken between North Palm Springs and Cabazon. This was an unusual sight, although we have trains through there all day long. The Pal Springs Amtrak station is a great place to trainwatch. You can see them coming from the west for a few miles, so you have lots of time to plan your shots.

2005GLI

28th of February 2008 (Thu), 03:59

here's a more newer one. train was crawling, but when the engineer layed on the horn people paniced and tried to beet it out, even though a snail was moving faster. Before this shot a car barely escapped beeing hit with the knuckle.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/beatingthetrain.jpg

i'll have another one later of a nice snow shot, im working on the laptop at work and dont have it on here.

Sleepe

28th of February 2008 (Thu), 20:19

I have not posted in a while, I captured this the other day near Rectortown, Va. Thought that it might conform to this thread. Creative comments welcome.

2005GLI

28th of February 2008 (Thu), 23:42

NJT can't just stick with whats out there and proven technology. They gotta go and re-invent the wheel. This is an Alstom built PL42ac. Similar to GE's P32/40/42, but uses EMD 16-710 primemover and wayyyy to many computers. So many problems with them. But boy are they quiet.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/december2ndNJTwoodridge-1.jpg

Swiss Toni

29th of February 2008 (Fri), 03:07

But boy are they quiet.
I think THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-QGhqabHag&feature=related) proves your point.

Swiss Toni

1st of March 2008 (Sat), 17:53

Shot these today while waiting for a steam special which never turned up! :evil:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/stubro2000/1146copy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/stubro2000/1149copy.jpg

Allan_Love_Jr

3rd of March 2008 (Mon), 20:17

Hi everyone.
Two shots from Fremont,Nebraska. These photos shot with my new Canon Rebel XTi.
UP 5314 West.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/BNSFrailfan/Trains007-2.jpg
UP 6488 West.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/BNSFrailfan/Trains033-1.jpg

Woolburr

4th of March 2008 (Tue), 00:48

Hi Allan...welcome to POTN and the transportation forum....I see you have yellow horsepower there.

Allan_Love_Jr

5th of March 2008 (Wed), 07:31

Hi Allan...welcome to POTN and the transportation forum....I see you have yellow horsepower there.Hi there. Thanks. That is all I ever see around this part of the world is Yellow. LOL

evorgsumaf

6th of March 2008 (Thu), 13:03

Allen, the second picture (6488) is great. I love the blue sky on the yellow.
Great job, and welcome to POTN.

FROST502003

6th of March 2008 (Thu), 15:25

The SD70ACe/lc is powered by EMD's highly reliable 16-710 diesel engine, rated at 4,300 traction horsepower
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii172/frost50/IMG_1522R1.jpg

Allan_Love_Jr

11th of March 2008 (Tue), 16:43

Thanks everyone. I really like this forum. These are my two favorites. I plan on going Railfanning on the BNSF this weekend.
UP 8619 West.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/BNSFrailfan/UP8619West.jpg
And this one.
UP 6070 West.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/BNSFrailfan/UP6070West.jpg
Later.

2005GLI

6th of April 2008 (Sun), 01:00

Took this last week. NYSW's SU-99 has been leaving early and makes for some great shots from its eastern terminal all the way to the NY border if there are no delays. Here its about to pass the fully restored and historical Maywood station. NYSW F45 3636 is on the point.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/NYSW3636atmaywood.jpg

And here is a shot of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Westerns Hoboken terminal which is operated by NJT now. Station is undergoing extensive repair and renovation, restoration. The clock tower was topped off earlier in the week. Lackawanna is lit up in red at nigiht, but hasn't been since it was installed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/Lackawannaclocktowercolor.jpg

2005GLI

18th of November 2008 (Tue), 14:58

Woolburr

19th of November 2008 (Wed), 08:00

Amtrak Acela and Amtrak long distance P92 Silver Star battle it out in Elizabeth,NJ.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/Acelaregionalrace.jpg

NJ Transits newest cars, Bombardier multilevel's. E/B beeing pushed by a ALP46.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/Bilevelrace.jpg

Sweet...Those multi-levels are nice looking. That looks like the kind of place to get some great night shots of electrics in operation...with some good spark action on the cats.

Belmondo

19th of November 2008 (Wed), 09:24

Interesting shots, especially #1. I'm wondering how you get above the rails, but appear to be below the catenary.

Regardless, they're very well done.

socalrailfan

19th of November 2008 (Wed), 11:14

Woolburr

19th of November 2008 (Wed), 13:15

Interesting shots, especially #1. I'm wondering how you get above the rails, but appear to be below the catenary.

Regardless, they're very well done.

I'm guessing telephoto and being on the outside of a curve...I really like the perspective.

2005GLI

19th of November 2008 (Wed), 18:17

I'm guessing telephoto and being on the outside of a curve...I really like the perspective.

correct. I was on the top level of the elizabeth station parking deck. had my sigma 70-200 with 2x on tripod and remote. I think i was at like 200mm with the first shot, 140 for the second. If I zoomed all the way to 400 I could see the station to the north, north elizabeth station. I plan on going back here for sure. Night shots, hmmmm, its not exactly the nicest neighborhood but i may try it.

2005GLI

19th of November 2008 (Wed), 18:21

Some real power, three SD70ACe's lead this stack train. UP 4141 George Bush Heritage Engine, UP 1996 Southern Pacific Heritage Engine and UP 1988 Missouri-Kansas-Texas "The KATY" Heritage engine.

http://socalrailfan.com/temp/IMG_4723-1.jpg

Here in NJ we get to see alot of UP run thru power on some trains. I just wish it would be some of hte heritage units, mainly the katy, WP, MP. Those are my favorites.

dafriz

19th of November 2008 (Wed), 19:09

The weather sucked that day, but here is CN Q14891 proceeding eastbound at 50 MPH with CN ES44DC 2227 and CN C44-9WL 2505 providing the horses.

Canon 40D, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM at 400mm, 1/320 at f/5.6, ISO 800.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/cp9020/2008-11-14/IMG_8179.jpg

Woolburr

20th of November 2008 (Thu), 12:10

Nice double stacker...never see those here in the mountains.

Belmondo

20th of November 2008 (Thu), 19:55

Nice double stacker...never see those here in the mountains.Dan...if you really like them, you'd be in hog heaven out here.

Woolburr

20th of November 2008 (Thu), 20:06

Dan...if you really like them, you'd be in hog heaven out here.

Hey....I'm easily amused...I was so thrilled to see my first non-model coil car! I just a big kid when it comes to trains.

fireman8

21st of December 2008 (Sun), 11:08

Buckingham Branch Local Z631, BB7 at Crane, VA, stopped on the mainline waiting for Signal Maintainer to release his track and time. Track Inspector holding the siding for the local to pass so he can continue his run to Clifton Forge, Va

2005GLI

1st of May 2009 (Fri), 15:35

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/CSXsouthboundwestenglewood.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/SD70ACebergenfield.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/GEbergenfield.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/CSX440southboundHaworthApril24th.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/CSX4822southboundHaworthapril24th.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/CSXQ116GEAPRIL16TH.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/CSXQ439-14EMDAPRIL16TH.jpg

Woolburr

5th of May 2009 (Tue), 03:34

Nice vantage point for the shot of the 635...very nice.

2005GLI

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 15:02

Thanks. There is a pedestrian overpass for students that goto the middle school on my left to get to the other part of town. Its this or the pedestrian tunnel a mile up the tracks. Its only good to get southbounds though. Would be nice if this was still 4 tracks like it was back when the good 'ol NYC plied the tracks.

aussie_chicago

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 16:13

Taken with my first digital p+s hp photosmart 619,not the best pic,but worth a look,taken at illinois train museum,unknown what type of steamer this is,sorry for the poor quality.....

Belmondo

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 16:21

Checking the Illinois Rail Museum's roster, and I only see one Pacific, and it appears to be this one: http://trains.nute.ws/4-6-2/CRI&P938.htm

Considering the state of the art of that camera, it's a pretty good shot.

ruaslacker2

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 16:39

KCS pulling Blue Cut in eastern Oklahoma.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii165/slackster56/IMG_3076.jpg

Lowieken

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 15:28

Here is something different, but rest assured it has plenty of horsepower !
It's just a quick shot from too far away ...

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mJ4RdMQAz9sqjP6AQMNFQw?feat=directlink

RadAL

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 21:03

should have used slower shutter speed... the trees and scenery almost look stopped.

minimalfear

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 21:15

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/minimalfear/20080308-IMG_3689.jpg

From F-A-S-T to a dead stop . . .kind of frozen in time.

socalrailfan

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 21:28

Here's a new GE ES44C4, taken at Verdemont on the BNSF Cajon Sub in California.

http://socalrailfan.com/temp/IMG_1867.jpg

Lowieken

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 06:14

should have used slower shutter speed... the trees and scenery almost look stopped.

I know, I just heard it and had to snap it without time to adjust settings. The train is at rather low speed on that spot it's a few miles from having to stop in Brussels south station. It might still be at 40mph, it is slowing down from it's top speed somewhere around 200 mph.

I have thought so many times to get out and set myself up along the track a few hundreds yards away from my house. The thalys train and eurostar pass there at regular bases every day. But I never seem come to it. :oops:

okanaganrailfan

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 07:15

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/minimalfear/20080308-IMG_3689.jpg

From F-A-S-T to a dead stop . . .kind of frozen in time.

Where is this?! Those are some classic pieces of rolling stock!

2005GLI

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 19:42

is that the souther railray of NJ?

Devil 505

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 20:45

is that the souther railray of NJ?
Definitely looks like Winslow Jct.

Woolburr

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 04:37

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/minimalfear/20080308-IMG_3689.jpg

From F-A-S-T to a dead stop . . .kind of frozen in time.

Cool shot...where did you find this?

Woolburr

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 04:40

Here's a new GE ES44C4, taken at Verdemont on the BNSF Cajon Sub in California.

http://socalrailfan.com/temp/IMG_1867.jpg

Nice looking unit...great catch.

District_History_Fan

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 08:22

Here's mine. Its an SD70MAC in distributed power mode on the tail end of an empty coal train headed back to the Powder River Basin.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2682052753_7f7c503bb7_o.jpg

Swiss Toni

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 09:57

Great shot, the lights, the stars, the low angle, love it. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/stubro2000/icon_thumright.gif

highv0lt6ge

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 10:51

Great shot!

Hangbot

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 11:32

Awesome shot Eric!

My dad is an engineer for Conrail and I always tell him to take some pics of his engines before he retires!

District_History_Fan

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 16:05

Thanks for the comments guys! :D

45689ajax

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 17:13

Really great shot.

Invertalon

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 18:46

Wow, I really love train photography and that last one with the stars is simple incredible. Amazing!

Woolburr

3rd of April 2010 (Sat), 10:27

EMD SD40T-2 3000hp
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p956806654-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p690566280/e3907b5fe)

Belmondo

3rd of April 2010 (Sat), 10:51

EMD SD40T-2 3000hp
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p956806654-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p690566280/e3907b5fe)

I remember a time when tunnel motors were as common as fleas at a goat ranch. We hardly see them any more.

Woolburr

3rd of April 2010 (Sat), 11:01

Scarcer than hen's teeth!

Woolburr

3rd of April 2010 (Sat), 11:07

GE AC4400CW #9678 4400hp
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/v10/p247822715-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p690566280/eec5797b)

Itsed65

3rd of April 2010 (Sat), 12:07

UP 4-8-4 #844 blasts through Pinole CA, April 20, 2009

Woolburr

25th of June 2010 (Fri), 05:05

Conrail Quality 5344 EMD GP38-2 (Powered by a 2000hp EMD 645E 16-cylinder engine) leaving West Asheville cut bound for Canton.
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v13/p1067937218-5.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p218712318/e3fa76dc2)

Woolburr

8th of April 2011 (Fri), 01:31

BNSF 337
EMD GP60B Road Slug 3800hp

http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v1/p263790933-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p379048409/efb92155)

Belmondo

8th of April 2011 (Fri), 10:00

Good to see this thread resurrected, Dan.

JVolz

8th of April 2011 (Fri), 16:24

NS Dash 9-40CW. NS Pittsburgh Line, Cove, PA

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/volzj/IMG_8197.jpg

JVolz

8th of April 2011 (Fri), 16:31

Sun was better for East bounds, but I couldn't resist this WB consist.

NS SD70M-2 2742
BNSF ES44AC 6133
BNSF AC4400CW 5652

NS Pittsburgh Line, Cove, PA

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/volzj/cove01.jpg

2005GLI

8th of April 2011 (Fri), 20:19

CSX ES44DC
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/CSXBergenfieldcentralaveapril20tth.jpg

NYSW SD45
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/NYSWSU99April19th.jpg

CSX ES44AC
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/June19IonaIslandblackandwhite.jpg
CSX

FLphotoguy

10th of June 2011 (Fri), 19:14

GE ES44DC on BNSF Needles Sub
http://piercehaviland.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/bnsf071.jpg
GE C44-9W at East Goffs, CA
http://piercehaviland.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/bnsfgoffs-4.jpg