Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Delaware and Hudson "The Bridge Line to New England and Canada"

Delaware and Hudson was known as "The Bridge Line to New England and Canada."  Delaware and Hudson fought hard to survive against trucking and a Northeast that was dominated by many railroad competitors. The D and H lives affectionately in our hearts.

See my D&H artwork at http://www.customtrains.org/delaware---hudson.html

Monday, September 17, 2018

A Milwaukee Road Freight Train Heads Towards Harlowton, Montana

Milwaukee Road was known as "America's Resourceful Railroad."  This Milwaukee Road train heads west towards Harlowton, Montana on the Pacific Extension.

See my Milwaukee Road artwork at http://www.customtrains.org/milwaukee-road-railroad-.html

Missouri Pacific Screaming Eagles Poster by Andy Fletcher

Missouri Pacific connected the Midwest with the Rocky Mountain States and the Gulf Coast.  Missouri Pacific was known as the "Route of the Eagles."

See my Missouri Pacific artwork at http://www.customtrains.org/missouri-pacific.html

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Pittsburgh and Lake Erie "Serves the Steel Centers"

Today I drew a Pittsburgh and Lake Erie U28B and have a new Pittsburgh and Lake Erie locomotives poster.  Pittsburgh and Lake Erie was known for its slogan "Serves the Steel Centers."

To see my Pittsburgh & Lake Erie artwork, visit my website http://www.customtrains.org/pittsburgh---lake-erie.html

Chicago and North Western Locomotives Poster by Andy Fletcher

Chicago and North Western served the Midwest and the Great Lakes Region.  C and NW connected agriculture, mining and industry and connected people and places with trains such as The "400."

See my Chicago & North Western artwork at http://www.customtrains.org/chicago---north-western-railroad-.html

Are You A Fan of Chessie System?

Chessie System connected the Eastern Seaboard with the Appalachian Mountains, the Ohio River, the Great Lakes Region and the Midwest.  Are you a fan of Chessie System?

See my Chessie System artwork at http://www.customtrains.org/chessie-system.html

Saturday, September 8, 2018

An Illinois Central Gulf Train Heads From Memphis to New Orleans

This Illinois Central Gulf train heads from Memphis to New Orleans.  Illinois Central Gulf was a railroad created by the joining of Illinois Central and Gulf Mobile and Ohio in an era of railroad mergers and acquisitions.

See my Illinois Central Gulf artwork at http://www.customtrains.org/illinois-central-gulf.html

Friday, September 7, 2018

Maine Central- The Pine Tree Route

Maine Central served the agriculture and industry of Northern New England and was known as "The Pine Tree Route."  Maine Central's brightly painted locomotives and rolling stock have remained a favorite through the years.

See my Maine Central artwork at http://www.customtrains.org/maine-central.html

Thursday, September 6, 2018

A BNSF Intermodal Train at Kingman, Arizona

This BNSF #intermodal train carries JB Hunt, Schneider National and Swift Transport containers across at #Kingman, #Arizona.  Railroads such as #BNSF and their #3PL #logistics partners efficiently move freight we need everyday. #WhyWeNeedTrains

See my BNSF artwork at http://www.customtrains.org

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Chesapeake and Ohio-For Progress

Chesapeake and Ohio was known for its slogan "For Progress."  Chesapeake and Ohio served the Eastern Seaboard, the Appalachians, the Great Lakes Region and the Midwest.

To see my Chesapeake and Ohio artwork, visit http://www.customtrains.org/chesapeake---ohio.html

The Illinois City of New Orleans 11"x17" Poster by Andy Fletcher

Illinois Central's City of New Orleans was made famous by the classic Steve Goodman song. Amtrak's Chicago to New Orleans City of New Orleans is named for this legendary train.  

See my Illinois Central artwork at http://www.customtrains.org/illinois-central.html

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

New Orleans Public Belt Railway MP1500D Genset Drawing by Andy Fletcher


Today I drew New Orleans Public Belt Railway MP1500D Genset locomotive #1504. Fuel efficient, eco-friendly Gensets of New Orleans Public Belt Railway connect the 6 Class 1 railroads and Port of New Orleans to help foster trade. New Orleans Public Belt Railway is owned by the Port of New Orleans & is a member of ASLRRA.  

To see my New Orleans Public Belt Railway artwork, visit my website http://www.customtrains.org/new-orleans-public-belt.html

Monday, September 3, 2018

Nickel Plate Road 765 Pulls The Joliet Rocket at La Salle Street Station



Nickel Plate 765 and Iowa Northern's Rock Island E Units will team up for an incredible weekend of railroad history September 15th & 16th. Ride behind NKP 765 and to see these historic Rock Island engines at Metra's Chicago La Salle Street Station.

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Illinois Central Locomotives at Markham Yard, Chicago

The Illinois Central was known as the "Mainline of Mid-America."  These Illinois Central locomotives prepare to lead their trains from Markham Yard, Chicago.

To see my Illinois Central artwork, visit http://www.customtrains.org/illinois-central.html

Railroads of Sacramento Poster by Andy Fletcher

The "Railroads of Sacramento" poster includes Central Pacific's Jupiter, the SP Daylight, "The Spirit of Union Pacific #1943", Amtrak & more. Find your favorite state, city or region of the US🇺🇸 & Canada🇨🇦 11"x17" posters on my website page: http://www.customtrains.org/states--regions-and-city-posters.html

Sunday, September 2, 2018

A Railroads of Grand Junction, CO Poster For Dave's Depot

A "Railroads of Grand Junction, CO" poster for Dave's Depot in Grand Junction. If you are taking the Amtrak California Zephyr 5 or 6 be sure to stop in at Daves' for some great snacks & railroad memorabilia. serve communities across America.🚄🇺🇸

To see my railroad artwork, visit customtrains.org

Rio Grande "Mainline Thru the Rockies"

Rio Grande's direct mainline connected Denver and Salt Lake City and was known as the "Mainline Thru the Rockies.".  Rio Grande served the agriculture, mining and industry of Colorado and Utah.

See my Rio Grande artwork at http://www.customtrains.org/rio-grande.html

Saturday, September 1, 2018

Central Vermont Freight Train Poster by Andy Fletcher

I recently finished drawing two box cars and a caboose for Central Vermont to make a new Central Vermont Freight Train poster.  Central Vermont connected New England and Canada.

See my Central Vermont artwork at http://www.customtrains.org/central-vermont-posters--matted-prints--magnets--etc..html