Cool Train Pix

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300150682011-12-28T14:05:43.771-08:00Cool Train PixHere are some of my favorite photographs of trains, railroads and railroadiana.Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comBlogger15191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-50708179394134955582011-12-28T13:36:00.000-08:002011-12-28T14:05:43.785-08:00Latest Cool Train Pix Flickr Group Additions

The picture in this post is one of mine...pictures from other photographers will not be used, so don't worry. As of this moment, this was the last picture posted to Cool Train Pix on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pelaosux/6581208885/in/pool-1754743@N23/ 22 new pictures have been added since this one, on December 24, 2011: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66202473@N04/6536640991/in/pool-

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-64835305049281987002011-12-24T07:39:00.000-08:002011-12-24T08:43:41.636-08:00Latest Pictures

The last picture posted to Cool Train Pix on Flickr, as of this moment, was this one. http://www.flickr.com/photos/66202473@N04/6536640991/in/pool-1754743@N23/ About a week ago, this was the last picture in the group http://www.flickr.com/photos/22397831@N05/6462784133/in/pool-1754743@N23/ So the pictures between these two are the newest. As was announced in August 2011, CoolTrainPix is

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-14129064769151355112011-08-11T19:17:00.000-07:002011-08-11T19:17:13.946-07:00Cool Train Pix is moving

We won't be posting pictures here anymore. However, we've set up a new group on Flickr for Cool Train Pix. Please visit there.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-30155772230929310312011-07-20T16:35:00.001-07:002011-07-20T16:35:29.408-07:00Three Reds

Three Reds, a photo by Laurence's Pictures on Flickr.JB Tower. Temperature 9:00. Time 10:10 pm

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-9585992717419279192011-05-17T11:40:00.001-07:002011-05-17T11:40:45.948-07:00Another pair

Another pair, originally uploaded by Robby.Gragg.669 is now together with 671 at Joliet, IL.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-55259077630360074122011-05-13T16:34:00.001-07:002011-05-13T16:34:45.049-07:00BNSF on the Crescent Bridge

BNSF on the Crescent Bridge, originally uploaded by JayLev.BNSF's Galesburg-Clinton train steps across the Crescent Bridge over the Mississippi River between Rock Island, IL, and Davenport, IA, on 1-6-10. Leading is the 502 (the Iowa Interstate dispatcher got a little confused giving him permission between E. Moline and Rock Island due to the engine number being the same as an IAIS engine number)

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-16361918300502219072011-05-10T20:21:00.001-07:002011-05-10T20:21:28.286-07:00Canadian Pacific

Canadian Pacific, originally uploaded by Laurence's Pictures.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-53020585890600966452011-05-09T17:54:00.001-07:002011-05-09T17:54:40.586-07:00To Tehachapi

To Tehachapi, originally uploaded by SP8254 - Catching Up.The DPU on the rear of BNSF 4763 west is about ready to pass underneath the classic SP signal bridge outside of Mojave, CA. When the train cleared the detector, the temperature was 35 degrees!

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-56792451973596177512011-05-04T20:03:00.001-07:002011-05-04T20:03:23.313-07:00Peek-a-boo

Peek-a-boo, originally uploaded by RichardRuddle.After anticipation through the sounding of distant horns, this eastbound intermodal finally reaches the west end of the cut and peeks its way around the jagged rock face.Photo by Richard RuddleCopyright 2010 - All Rights Reserved

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-18323415238395289552011-05-03T19:48:00.001-07:002011-05-03T19:48:01.598-07:0066030 with a Freightliner at sunrise nr Little Downham North of Ely

66030 with a Freightliner at sunrise nr Little Downham North of Ely, originally uploaded by martyn_fordham.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-49167926722939627922011-05-02T19:39:00.001-07:002011-05-02T19:39:49.257-07:00Union Railroad EMD MP15DC 28

Union Railroad EMD MP15DC 28, originally uploaded by Harry Gaydosz.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-71414396354267607542011-04-30T17:46:00.001-07:002011-04-30T17:47:00.391-07:00Frozen.

Frozen., originally uploaded by iaisrailfan.Amtrak 8 rips through Minnesota's frozen tundra with furry as the fog lifts on this bitterly frigid Sunday morning...

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-44428610544388734082011-04-29T18:47:00.001-07:002011-04-29T18:47:12.884-07:00NOW St Pancras London 27th January 2011

NOW St Pancras London 27th January 2011, originally uploaded by loose_grip_99.At St Pancras these days you have to walk a long way to get to the East Midlands Trains flat-roofed extension of a station. At least if you keep on the upper level the view is a good as it always was - if you ignore the champagne bar.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-85095154028019099702011-04-28T20:20:00.001-07:002011-04-28T20:20:05.436-07:00Signal 1728.1 under moonlight, Part III

Signal 1728.1 under moonlight, Part III, originally uploaded by DWHonan.Concluding my series from this location, a stop-and-proceed indication shining in the wake of an eastbound train casts a red hue over the ground. The light from a three-quarter moon filtering through a thin overcast gives a grey glow to this winter wonderland in the Cascade Range.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-76350685840393857022011-04-27T16:46:00.001-07:002011-04-27T16:46:53.845-07:00Market Street @ 1130pm

Market Street @ 1130pm, originally uploaded by Mickey B. Photography.Even late at night on a Monday, Market Street is buzzing with traffic and streetcars.Market Street near Guererro StreetSan Francisco, CaliforniaJanuary 2011

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-31690445234302111212011-04-26T17:56:00.001-07:002011-04-26T17:56:47.782-07:00CN 108005 - SUX IA

CN 108005 - SUX IA, originally uploaded by [CyTrain].Finally the sun peeked out for a few minutes to give us some very nice sidelight. While walking around to the other side to shoot the long hood of the 2124, this angle caught my eye. I nabbed it on the way back to the car.[12.26.2010]

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-51055678511070182972011-04-25T16:21:00.001-07:002011-04-25T16:21:59.317-07:00Just past sunrise, near the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border, at 70 MPH

rr12465, originally uploaded by George Hamlin.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-79067952781939048212011-04-22T16:55:00.001-07:002011-04-22T16:55:04.299-07:00Steamies.

Steamies., originally uploaded by marshbeech123.More Ore for Two Harbors leave Iron Jct. behind, crossing MN Hwy. 7.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-69410177007988614202011-04-21T21:01:00.001-07:002011-04-21T21:01:40.545-07:00Heading into the sun

Heading into the sun, originally uploaded by Jim Frazier.Metra StationGeneva, IllinoisMarch 2011COPYRIGHT 2011 by JimFrazier All Rights Reserved. This may NOT be used for ANY reason without written consent. k110314cDSC_8653a640wm

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-89211930031866769022011-04-15T19:46:00.001-07:002011-04-15T19:46:34.429-07:00DMVW

DMVW, originally uploaded by kindoflew.Dakota Missouri Valley and Western at Guyson, ND.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-74002300097983032532011-04-11T17:42:00.001-07:002011-04-11T17:42:23.827-07:00New In Town

New In Town, originally uploaded by familymansystem.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-51381244031282995672011-04-07T17:57:00.001-07:002011-04-07T17:57:50.976-07:00These Days are Coming...

These Days are Coming..., originally uploaded by JayLev.On January 12 of this year, an empty UP coal train heads west into the cold and blowing snow out of Rochelle IL, toward the grain elevators at Flagg.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-5870554406748515012011-04-05T15:33:00.001-07:002011-04-05T15:33:13.536-07:00Ready to Go at Council Bluffs, IA

Ready to Go at Council Bluffs, IA, originally uploaded by UPTRAIN.844 is rearing to go and prepares to head over to Omaha in preparation for its Special Service 50th Anniversary Trip.Locomotive: UP 84411-12-10Council Bluffs, IA

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-58173349394773708122011-04-04T17:30:00.001-07:002011-04-04T17:30:58.914-07:00Dubrave Mine

Dubrave Mine, originally uploaded by channel packet.Early morning at Dubrave mine, near Tulzla, Bosnia. A class '33', Kriegslok waits for duties . April 2010 © Photo: David Hill.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-23645726362324147652011-04-01T15:29:00.001-07:002011-04-01T15:29:07.828-07:00Busted!

Busted!, originally uploaded by jas1ne photography.CITX 3077 leads the first train eastbound from Savanna after the snowpocalypse 2011. This was east of Davis Junction

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-5661716259795125782011-03-31T19:15:00.001-07:002011-03-31T19:15:01.586-07:00A view of Metra F40PHM 205 from above

A view of Metra F40PHM 205 from above, originally uploaded by Laurence's Pictures.Metra F40PHM 205 at Aurora, Illinois, USA.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-67266517091872441862011-03-30T18:41:00.001-07:002011-03-30T18:41:02.742-07:00Lots of lights

Lots of lights, originally uploaded by Robby.Gragg.A outbound Metra train makes a station stop at Tinley Park, IL. They sure like their Christmas lights here!

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-38546406408996523182011-03-28T15:37:00.001-07:002011-03-28T15:37:55.862-07:00Gainsborough before dawn.....

Gainsborough before dawn....., originally uploaded by martyn_fordham.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-64887620742399498832011-03-25T15:40:00.001-07:002011-03-25T15:40:53.889-07:00On the slag ladles

On the slag ladles, originally uploaded by tarboat.Shifting slag ladles deep in the furnace line at the Baotou steelworks.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-64444491202831044312011-03-24T17:06:00.001-07:002011-03-24T17:06:34.083-07:00Winter storm 2011

Winter storm 2011 , originally uploaded by Mark LLanuza.Tuesday night rush hour with winds of of 50 mph at Hanover Park Metra station

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-44439854529378168972011-03-23T16:09:00.001-07:002011-03-23T16:09:26.196-07:00PAL 3810 EVWR MVL1 Caborn IN 12 Mar 2006

PAL 3810 EVWR MVL1 Caborn IN 12 Mar 2006, originally uploaded by Train Chaser.MVL train returning from Evansville

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-6255570237671521072011-03-22T14:28:00.001-07:002011-03-22T14:28:03.377-07:00Ending Reflection

Ending Reflection, originally uploaded by SP8254 - Studying for the exam, back in April.With the advent of DPU's on freight trains, it gives photographers a second chance to get a locomotive on the head of a freight, albeit a trailing locomotive. This train was stopped short of the east entrance of BNSF's Riverbank Yard, outside of Modesto, CA.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-28262495357271748972011-03-18T14:56:00.001-07:002011-03-18T14:56:36.610-07:00Clear Signal

Clear Signal, originally uploaded by RichardRuddle.A Norfolk Southern mixed freight gets a clear signal at milepost 15.7 and heads west through Broad Run.Photo by Richard RuddleCopyright 2010 - All Rights Reserved

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-7097448277136777462011-03-17T16:14:00.001-07:002011-03-17T16:14:39.945-07:00View from the Saftey Stripe

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-71733210942991948222011-03-16T15:10:00.001-07:002011-03-16T15:10:10.381-07:00Missed it by THAT much

Missed it by THAT much, originally uploaded by Jim Frazier.Metra StationGeneva, Illinois

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-73590030305593723422011-03-15T15:11:00.001-07:002011-03-15T15:11:02.829-07:00The Two Window.....

The Two Window....., originally uploaded by M. Lastovich.MSSPR heads past the cement plant in Des Plaines, SD60M leading....NOICE!

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-29560858511218486952011-03-11T18:45:00.001-08:002011-03-11T18:45:49.468-08:00Great Central Railway Loughborough Leicestershire 30th April 2006

Great Central Railway Loughborough Leicestershire 30th April 2006, originally uploaded by loose_grip_99.Just arrived & fresh from a repaint into LNER Apple Green Gresley V2 2-6-2 4771 Green Arrow gleams inside Loughborough shed while out in the yard visiting British Railways Standard tank 2-6-4T 80105 & resident LMS Black 5 4-6-0 45305 are being prepared for duty.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-49962741391845424342011-03-10T16:08:00.001-08:002011-03-10T16:08:32.237-08:00Mininversion

Mininversion, originally uploaded by Kevin Madsen.Another day starts on the CN at Proctor at about sunrise on Dec. 20, 2010. Not that impressive of an inversion, but a cool glow over the yard.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-15514421517476394872011-03-09T15:36:00.001-08:002011-03-09T15:36:40.863-08:00IMG_4859.jpg

IMG_4859.jpg, originally uploaded by JAlexLang.CP 8753 ES44AC leading CP 499 north at Rondout on the former Milwaukee

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-2919914885913189842011-03-08T18:57:00.001-08:002011-03-08T18:57:19.013-08:00Norfolk Southern GE ES40DC 7527

Norfolk Southern GE ES40DC 7527, originally uploaded by Harry Gaydosz.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-24851427413663749142011-03-07T20:03:00.001-08:002011-03-07T20:03:13.632-08:00CN 2125 - Downtown Dubuque, IA

CN 2125 - Downtown Dubuque, IA, originally uploaded by [CyTrain].A positive externality of driving 6 hours just to photograph 3 alleys... Trains on the way home....I was pleasantly surprised it stopped at the yard office for about 5 minutes as it allowed me to get THE shot I've been wanting for years--with the added bonus of being former CNW Dash-8 #8549.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-61818266113812531752011-03-04T19:54:00.001-08:002011-03-04T19:54:27.985-08:00After The Storm

After The Storm, originally uploaded by Dave Toussaint (www.photographersnature.com).An eastbound BNSF intermodal trains passes Hill 582 (Cajon Pass) after a rare snow fall in the Cajon Pass. This only happens maybe once or twice a year. Located north of Highway 138 and east of I-15.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-44717145382304628792011-03-02T15:48:00.001-08:002011-03-02T15:48:09.545-08:00Ashton IL 02/04/11 Rails to the Sun

Ashton IL 02/04/11 Rails to the Sun, originally uploaded by TRAINUT.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-8345565709747249642011-03-01T15:52:00.001-08:002011-03-01T15:53:00.081-08:00Wyeing the great silver fleet.

Wyeing the great silver fleet., originally uploaded by marshbeech123.Amtrak #49's equipment shoves into 14th St. Yard after taking a spin on the Canal St. Wye. At the usual time this move was taking place, Amtrak #21 should be on the adjacent track, heading for St. Louis, but it seems as though he wasn't there and his counterpart, #22 was lined into town...oh well.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-39434555125295552162011-02-28T15:26:00.001-08:002011-02-28T15:26:22.851-08:00"Hiawatha" arriving at Glenview

milw2, originally uploaded by George Hamlin.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-84011206643316898022011-02-25T16:16:00.001-08:002011-02-25T16:16:25.417-08:00Stainless Steel Glistening

Stainless Steel Glistening, originally uploaded by Laurence's Pictures.As seen above the Aurora Metra facility

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-90082509061322552672011-02-23T14:38:00.001-08:002011-02-23T14:38:20.797-08:00Frost Line

Frost Line, originally uploaded by wales23us.You can make a fairly well-educated guess how full those tank cars are with ethanol by where the frost line appears on the side during cold weather. CN train M338 rolls through Irene, IL on its way toward Chicago.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-66065405737436644212011-02-21T18:34:00.001-08:002011-02-21T18:34:24.877-08:00Chinatown

Chinatown, originally uploaded by Erik707.Antwerp, Belgium

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-916570626708913212011-02-18T17:41:00.001-08:002011-02-18T17:41:32.476-08:00horsethief lake

horsethief lake, originally uploaded by Slideshow Bruce.The 4449 leading the westbound train at Horsethief Lake State Park in the Columbia River Gorge. June 1998. Scan from 35mm slide.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-18078396285216801782011-02-17T15:34:00.001-08:002011-02-17T15:34:24.779-08:00Storm of 2011 at Metra Elgin yard

Storm of 2011 at Metra Elgin yard, originally uploaded by Mark LLanuza.Our Mechanical Dept is trying to clear the air horn's with alcohol from ice & snow the early morning after the storm

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-41399261114271422162011-02-15T15:38:00.001-08:002011-02-15T15:38:56.710-08:00KCS 34 - EMD FP9A at Kansas City, MO

KCS 34 - EMD FP9A at Kansas City, MO, originally uploaded by UPTRAIN.The F-Unit was pulled out to make way for the KCS Holiday Train in a couple nights.Locomotive: KCS 3412-14-10Kansas City, MO

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-49497057528802709792011-02-14T18:03:00.001-08:002011-02-14T18:03:30.343-08:00Last Light

Last Light, originally uploaded by Robby.Gragg.Metra 117 rolls back towards the city while a old veteran BN SD40-2 switches baretable in Clyde Yard. Berwyn, IL

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-55009468892826349662011-02-10T17:26:00.001-08:002011-02-10T17:26:51.436-08:00Approaching Beacon Hill Station - Seattle, WA

Approaching Beacon Hill Station - Seattle, WA, originally uploaded by DWHonan.The headlights of a southbound Sound Transit Link Light Rail train bring to life a variety of details in Beacon Hill Tunnel, from the curvature of the track to the sinuous path of the overhead contact wire to the construction joints in the tunnel itself. The blue panels at right are elements of the "Lightsticks" artwork

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-40461854376334056572011-02-09T16:13:00.001-08:002011-02-09T16:13:39.754-08:00Weed Cutters

Weed Cutters, originally uploaded by familymansystem.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-52588029200082744712011-02-08T13:36:00.001-08:002011-02-08T13:36:05.735-08:00Jalainur

Jalainur, originally uploaded by tarboat.One of the best steam locations remaining in the world is the Jalainur opencast mine close to the Russian border in the Mongolian Autonomous Region of China. It is sometimes possible to see twenty SY class locomotives in action at one time.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-83500969831369795122011-02-07T15:04:00.001-08:002011-02-07T15:04:44.747-08:00Drift Buster

Drift Buster, originally uploaded by JayLev.On 2-3-11, Union Pacific sent the usual three-unit GP15 power down the Troy Grove branch to clear the line following this week's 20" snowfall, but without any freight cars. Here, it blasts through the drifts just south of DeKalb, IL.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-9383437238775004082011-02-04T16:59:00.001-08:002011-02-04T16:59:06.103-08:00Wadley L&N Depot

Wadley L&N Depot, originally uploaded by luxomni.The tracks still run through, but no one loves this beautiful old building. It has been used for storage and a wino flop. There is a college in this town, perhaps they might be interested in preserving a little heritage?

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-74612341014865149872011-02-02T17:52:00.001-08:002011-02-02T17:52:20.885-08:00Great Central Railway Loughborough Leicestershire 12th January 2011

Great Central Railway Loughborough Leicestershire 12th January 2011, originally uploaded by loose_grip_99.We worked a Russ Hillier photo charter this afternoon with LNER K4 2-6-0 61994 The Great Marquess.Most of the time was spent at Swithland & Kinchley and after a night shoot in Loughborough station we disposed the locomotive on the pit on shed road 1. It was fully dark when I left and only the

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-17235091368611909602011-02-01T07:33:00.001-08:002011-02-01T07:33:07.270-08:00Pre-Dawn Departure

Pre-Dawn Departure, originally uploaded by channel packet.In mid-January, the departure of the mixed freight and passenger train from Yuanbaoshan takes place in the pre-dawn. It is seen here leaving for Fengshuigou with mine workers. Yuanbaoshan Mine Railway, Inner Mongolia, China. January 2011 © David Hill

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-12782422504638648482011-01-29T13:27:00.001-08:002011-01-29T13:27:56.716-08:00Piscataway, NJ - 1/2/11

Piscataway, NJ - 1/2/11, originally uploaded by Christopher & AmyCate.CSX Eastbound light engine move Q418 breaks through the fog on the Lehigh Line in Piscataway, NJ - See the Video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW-XCea9iLU&hd=1

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-81944348522043394312011-01-27T20:59:00.001-08:002011-01-27T20:59:42.518-08:00Colourful Hopper Car top side detail

08 Nov 08-56-Edit.jpg, originally uploaded by Revybawb2010.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-6623686232334496152011-01-26T20:34:00.001-08:002011-01-26T20:34:10.322-08:00Northtown

Northtown, originally uploaded by lukibob17.BNSF spins engines to keep them warm. OK...not really, but it was cold. This was on Jan 16th 2011. I shot a similar scene a couple years ago and it was just as cold then. I waited 20 minutes to see if they were going to turn this engine.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-30257097592253087102011-01-25T13:08:00.001-08:002011-01-25T13:08:23.745-08:00An Sd40E kind of day.

An Sd40E kind of day., originally uploaded by Conrail Kid.This was my first real experience with the Sd40E's. Was better than shooting Crash 9's.www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=352312&nseq=0

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-51168678309917047392011-01-24T13:37:00.001-08:002011-01-24T13:37:04.672-08:00Iowa Interstate

Iowa Interstate, originally uploaded by BilgeRat.An Iowa Interstate train waits for yard space on the Sag Canal bridge at Blue Island. We were light boat to South Chicago, and this was right at sunset.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-61999720699826222002011-01-21T09:08:00.001-08:002011-01-21T09:08:35.569-08:00Street running in Michigan City

Week 9 - Street running in Michigan City, originally uploaded by Mickey B. Photography.It's not everyday that you can be stuck in traffic and a passenger train passes right by you in the middle of the street. The South Shore Line (Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad) is the last surviving interurban railroad in the country, and only about 2 miles of the entire system are "street running"

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-81121167658309509542011-01-20T14:56:00.001-08:002011-01-20T14:56:46.139-08:00Dover Marine / Dover Western Docks Station

Dover Marine / Dover Western Docks Station, originally uploaded by Neil Pulling.In final year of operation, closed autumn 1994 [scanned slide]

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-55023918042514714252011-01-19T07:00:00.001-08:002011-01-19T07:00:27.089-08:00Union Pacific takes the Diamond at Blue Island

Union Pacific takes the Diamond at Blue Island, originally uploaded by Laurence's Pictures.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-40525547751586531732011-01-18T13:00:00.001-08:002011-01-18T13:00:17.211-08:00Impressions Of Baiyin (2)

Impressions Of Baiyin (2), originally uploaded by channel packet.Mid winter in Baiyin, and it's never sure if there will be enough light to photograph the first train of the morning. Still deep in the shadows, the SY threads the valley with the passenger, whilst the watery dawn sun just catches the tell tale stream of exhaust hanging in the freezing air. The loess mountains provide the

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-66254158134357569312011-01-17T11:24:00.001-08:002011-01-17T11:24:02.037-08:00Z151 1/12/11

Z151 1/12/11, originally uploaded by amtrak_russ.A rare nighttime Z151 crosses the Grand River with an ex GT high nose GP9 in tow.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-78776499928829580182011-01-14T09:26:00.001-08:002011-01-14T09:26:26.482-08:00Snowplow victory!

Snowplow victory!, originally uploaded by chief_huddleston.Snowdrifts on the No Dak prairie are no match for two DMVW SD50Fs and a Russell plow on this day.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-13809695157806714582011-01-13T10:03:00.001-08:002011-01-13T10:03:56.042-08:00Quite the pose.

Quite the pose., originally uploaded by iaisrailfan.IC E9A 101 holds down the house track next the Kankakee local power, a vintage CN GP9Rm 4028. I didn't even realize CN still had any of these beasts still active in the 4000 series. What a neat sight this was...

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-84141753085295280742011-01-12T04:47:00.001-08:002011-01-12T04:47:23.899-08:00Grand Moon Road

Grand Moon Road, originally uploaded by familymansystem.To me, a VERY underated Railroad, most people ignored....I often wonder where i'd be today if these guys had got the Milwaukee...Our local picture would be quite different... This is L501's unit waiting for the sun and the call to action. I left my headlights on to accent the line's of this tasty steed.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-18187504435241954702011-01-11T06:54:00.001-08:002011-01-11T06:54:12.480-08:00The Sun Sets on 2010

The Sun Sets on 2010, originally uploaded by GhoSStrider.Sue and I found this firey sunset over the Beer Run on New Year's Eve.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-50815826093785372922011-01-10T11:01:00.001-08:002011-01-10T11:01:11.533-08:00Great Central Railway Loughborough Leicestershire 17th December 2010

Great Central Railway Loughborough Leicestershire 17th December 2010, originally uploaded by loose_grip_99.Great Central Railway/LNER O4 2-8-0 63601, drain cocks open, heads off shed into the sun to work the Special Murder Mystery Train at 14.00

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-44844090415797634392011-01-07T13:45:00.001-08:002011-01-07T13:45:31.614-08:00SOO 1003

SOO 1003, originally uploaded by jas1ne photography.SOO 1003 in Edgerton WI for the weekend for a Model Railroad show and book and film festival.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-50832762787103977502011-01-06T16:06:00.001-08:002011-01-06T16:06:43.925-08:00Sierra Beast

Sierra Beast, originally uploaded by SP8254.The cab-forward, the hallmark of Southern Pacific's Sacramento Division. This beast belongs on Donner, pulling a long stream of orange Pacific Fruit Express reefer cars. What I would give to see that.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-18983141436619032952011-01-05T13:46:00.001-08:002011-01-05T13:46:08.378-08:00Millennium Underground

Millennium Underground, originally uploaded by Duane Rapp.Chicago and South Shore platform under Millennium Park. Chicago IL

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-43757776794805366142011-01-04T14:01:00.001-08:002011-01-04T14:01:35.604-08:00Steam on the main line

Steam on the main line, originally uploaded by tarboat.Coal from the Donghaikuang Colliery, one of the Jixi area mines, was carried for a few kilometres along the China Rail main line to reach the exchange sidings in Jidong. The route included this long viaduct on which SY 0639 is seen hurrying a heavy loaded train towards Jidong in December 2009.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-81909754206089212982011-01-03T14:07:00.001-08:002011-01-03T14:07:50.705-08:00Reading FP7 #902 @ Moscow Pa.

Reading FP7 #902 @ Moscow Pa., originally uploaded by searchlight557.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-58282331049730214602010-12-29T15:32:00.001-08:002010-12-29T15:34:37.874-08:00SOO 1003

, originally uploaded by Shawn!.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-10219940038981432262010-12-27T21:13:00.001-08:002010-12-27T21:13:22.238-08:00Surfliner at Sunset

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-11434958231677584962010-12-23T15:18:00.001-08:002010-12-23T15:18:14.394-08:00On the Move

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-28409805257354844372010-12-22T13:57:00.001-08:002010-12-22T13:57:41.210-08:00Canadian Pacific 9824 Davis Jct, IL 12-04-2010

Canadian Pacific 9824 Davis Jct, IL 12-04-2010, originally uploaded by CNW 8701.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-57262105476805572632010-12-21T15:41:00.001-08:002010-12-21T15:41:07.292-08:00UP 7125 East, Hershey, NE.

UP 7125 East, Hershey, NE., originally uploaded by Nick Suydam.Rolling out of the spectacular sunset, the UP 7125 motors its loads of coal towards North Platte on the quadruple-track Union Pacific mainline in Hershey, NE.Yes, with all the traffic on this mainline, you are almost guaranteed to get a train or two in the 10 minutes of great sunset glint light. I managed to get two trains in about 5

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-60286283373506740712010-12-20T17:57:00.001-08:002010-12-20T17:57:57.542-08:00M.P 28

M.P 28, originally uploaded by Robby.Gragg.BNSF SD70ACe 9243 leads a empty coal train west under the new WBCS East Naperville signal bridge. This signal bridge is only two years old, but BNSF is replacing the new searchlights with tri-lights.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-83351241962094129752010-12-17T05:27:00.001-08:002010-12-17T05:28:54.742-08:00IMG_4905.jpg

IMG_4905.jpg, originally uploaded by JAlexLang.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-50188479346212687112010-12-15T15:07:00.001-08:002010-12-15T15:07:59.031-08:00ST 132 at Pioneer Square Station - Seattle, WA

ST 132 at Pioneer Square Station - Seattle, WA, originally uploaded by DWHonan.A southbound Link train meets two northbound buses (KC Metro 41 and ST 550) in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel (DSTT), which is the only place in the world where buses and trains share an underground transit corridor. The location shown is Pioneer Square Station, serving the historic Pioneer Square district and the

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-87191448411723439292010-12-14T17:42:00.001-08:002010-12-14T17:42:32.373-08:00Metra sunrise at Spaulding Naperville Rd

Metra sunrise at Spaulding Naperville Rd, originally uploaded by Mark LLanuza.I was lucky to have Metra train 2201 running a half late this morning for a awesome sunrise at Naperville Rd with F-40C leading the way

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-8840565359560682212010-12-13T19:40:00.001-08:002010-12-13T19:40:04.720-08:00Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, originally uploaded by martyn_fordham.Had a marathon drive today, Cambridge, Liverpool, Newcastle and back. The Pennines were stunning in the frost. Just had 5 minutes spare so stopped at Kirkby Stephen. A lovley station with a very nice railway book shop serving cups of tea and home made cakes.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-1154270280393594712010-12-12T08:34:00.001-08:002010-12-12T08:34:47.763-08:00For The Troops

For The Troops, originally uploaded by THE Mastadon.Saturday, December 11, 2010, 10:15am. Chase, MD, Mile Post 81 on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor. The Liberty Limited, powered by Bennett Levin's 2 E8 locomotives pulling 19 private cars carrying military personnel wounded in the service of our country, is enroute from Washington, D.C. to the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, PA. Waving a

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-84654518707480489872010-12-09T20:49:00.001-08:002010-12-09T20:49:17.972-08:00Eastbound BNSF Mixed Freight Train at Gardner, KS

Eastbound BNSF Mixed Freight Train at Gardner, KS, originally uploaded by UPTRAIN.Coming out of a setting sun is a quartet of BNSF Dash-9s. OMFG!Locomotive: BNSF 5121, BNSF 4185, BNSF 4617, BNSF 43169-24-10Gardner, KS

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-76431891404008026182010-12-08T16:04:00.001-08:002010-12-08T16:04:44.129-08:00ISRR 4041 Mackey IN 10 Oct 2005

ISRR 4041 Mackey IN 10 Oct 2005, originally uploaded by Train Chaser.Digging one out of the archives... This one just finished loading at Buckskin and pulls the grade north towards Petersburg

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-6260777877568629532010-12-07T19:35:00.001-08:002010-12-07T19:35:03.809-08:00DMVW Crew Change

DMVW Crew Change, originally uploaded by kindoflew.DMVW changing crews, Kidder, SD, Oct 2004.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-59554901762530436522010-12-06T19:13:00.001-08:002010-12-06T19:13:51.532-08:00IAIS 7081 - W Casey IA

IAIS 7081 - W Casey IA, originally uploaded by [CyTrain].Saturday would yield a nice chase of the return trip of the Rock Island Technical Society's chartered steam special. Iowa Interstate RailroadSubdivision 4M.P. TBD[11.13.2010]

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-15680794600845871152010-12-02T14:48:00.001-08:002010-12-02T14:48:15.080-08:00Action Shot

Action Shot, originally uploaded by Thrash Merchant.The signal gantry, rails and overhead wires all blurred by exposing for 2.5 sec, at f22 using the train as a tripod. Treated in Picnik using Lomo -ish effect.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-75807467524090711492010-11-30T18:05:00.001-08:002010-11-30T18:05:15.934-08:00Metra at Highlands

Metra at Highlands, originally uploaded by Don Kalkman.This Aurora-bound Dinky won't stop at Highlands today. Metra 186 pours on the go-go juice approaching Hindale.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-43449024199549856012010-11-29T19:10:00.001-08:002010-11-29T19:10:06.292-08:00Sierra Hotel

Sierra Hotel, originally uploaded by unkannyvalley.The Sierra Hotel and Puget Sound are luxuriously linked to the southward Amtrak Coast Starlight 11. A magnificent daylight journey through Oregon’s Cascade Range lies ahead.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-50342815705055296062010-11-24T18:21:00.001-08:002010-11-24T18:21:51.116-08:00Into the golden light

Into the golden light, originally uploaded by TRAINUT.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-55141780572889855332010-11-23T17:40:00.001-08:002010-11-23T17:40:09.550-08:00Snow Plow at Greely

Snow Plow at Greely_RFB4262_HDR Art Final.jpg, originally uploaded by Revybawb2010.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30015068.post-13194520184593776322010-11-22T17:52:00.001-08:002010-11-22T17:52:02.697-08:00London Midland 323242, Wolverhampton

London Midland 323242, Wolverhampton, originally uploaded by Neil Pulling.

Jim Fraziernoreply@blogger.com