"The Railroad Game: Episode 14" Featuring Indiana Rail Road, "Bee Line Service" and Illinois Central Gulf

 Thank you to my good friend, Paul Brewer, for contributing his great photos of The Indiana Rail Road Company to help make “The Railroad Game: Episode 14.” Watch The Railroad Game on my YouTube https://youtu.be/JYNrWUFdaOE?si=aUGV-9JpkCVPXNd7

"The Railroad Game: Episode 13" Featuring Sierra Northern Railway, Long Island Rail Road, Amtrak San Joaquins

“The Railroad Game: Episode 13” features Sierra Northern Railway, Long Island Rail Road, Amtrak San Joaquins, Auto Train and Alto Tower.

Watch on my YouTube at https://youtu.be/9sYRMam1uT4?si=CxTloerhK6HQBVBe

 

"The Railroad Museum: Episode 12" The California State Railroad Museum

For Episode 12, The Railroad Game and Host Rick The Engineer visit California State Railroad Museum with questions about the Southern Pacific Cab Forward, Santa Fe and Sacramento Southern. Watch on my YouTube https://youtu.be/pVOLETi-JjU?si=SYSuN2FbW4Ei27-k

 

Detroit, Toledo and Ironton 11"x17" signed poster by Andy Fletcher

This Detroit, Toledo and Ironton train heads to Flat Rock Yard.  Today's train is carrying loads of coil steel for the auto industry.

We give a wave as the train heads on its way.

See my Detroit, Toledo and Ironton artwork at customtrains.org.

 

Amtrak ALC-42 305 Leads Coast Starlight at Davis, CA

 I am very grateful that my hometown of Davis, California is served by both the Amtrak Coast Starlight and Amtrak California Zephyr trains, as well as a number of Amtrak Capitol Corridor trains.   This morning, I saw the southbound Coast Starlight with Amtrak ALC-42 305 in the lead.

Amtrak Empire Builder 11"x17" poster by Andy Fletcher

The Amtrak Empire Builder connects Chicago with Seattle and Portland, Oregon.  The Empire Builder gets its name from the Great Northern Empire Builder, which was named for Great Northern founder James J. Hill.

See my Amtrak artwork at customtrains.org

 

Florida Central 11"x17" signed poster by Andy Fletcher

I finished a new poster of Florida Central locomotives. Thank you to everyone at Florida Central for GP15-1s 655 and 713. They look great.

See my Florida Central artwork at customtrains.org

 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 11" Iowa Interstate Railroad, Great Northern, Norfolk and Western

“The Railroad Game: Episode 11” features questions about Iowa Interstate Railroad, Great Northern, Norfolk and Western, Western Pacific and Amtrak. Test your knowledge of locomotives in The Lightning Round! Watch on my YouTube https://youtu.be/3GpObVsVJ9M?si=x6RKMB8fSshXuq96

 

Florida Central GP15-1 #655 Matted Print by Andy Fletcher

Great job everyone at Florida Central on GP15-1s #655 and #713. Today I drew Florida Central #655 and will draw #713, as well, as I am working on a new Florida Central poster and magnet set. See this matted print in my eBay store

https://www.ebay.com/itm/404934895196

 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 10" Featuring Nickel Plate Road, The Cowboy Line, MidSouth Rail and Chessie System

“The Railroad Game: Episode 10” features questions about Nickel Plate Road, The Cowboy Line, MidSouth Rail and Chessie System. Test your knowledge of locomotives in The Lightning Round! Watch on my YouTube https://youtu.be/ancBFCtsI9M?si=_GylVPnprJj5BpHi

 

A Dakota Southern SD9 at Brookings, South Dakota

This Dakota Southern SD9 moves a train at Brookings, South Dakota.  We give a wave as the train heads on its way.

See my Dakota Southern artwork at customtrains.org

 

The Railroad Game: Episode 9 Featuring Florida East Coast Railway, Union Pacific, Amtrak

“The Railroad Game: Episode 9” features questions about Florida East Coast Railway, Union Pacific, Amtrak and Truckee Donner Railroad Society. Test your knowledge of locomotives in The Lightning Round! Watch on my YouTube https://youtu.be/dGvhRaoml-o?si=Ao3Ce93YdeRuSn67

 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 8" Featuring BNSF, Penn Central, Illinois Central

“The Railroad Game: Episode 8” features questions about BNSF, Penn Central, Illinois Central, The Mainline Thru The Rockies, Union Pacific and The California State Railroad Museum. Test your knowledge of locomotives in The Lightning Round! Watch on my YouTube https://youtu.be/cGOmJ1cclQM?si=4EwbZ0FqJTaFLaFV

 

Union Pacific AC4460CW 6903 Leads A Manifest Train Through Davis, CA

We get a great variety of motive power through my hometown of Davis on Union Pacific. In February, I saw a manifest train with UP AC4460CW 6903 in the lead wearing Union Pacific's new paint scheme. Thank you to the engineer for a great wave.

 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 7" Norfolk and Western Class J, Norfolk Southern

“The Railroad Game: Episode 7” features questions about the Norfolk & Western Class J 611 with a photo appearance by Charles Hardy. Episode 7 also features questions about Norfolk Southern’s South Yard and Conway Yard. Test your knowledge of locomotives in The Lightning Round! Watch on my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/luol7q-cu0s?si=RP-mcYFEVF2GmHD9

 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 6" Featuring Amtrak California Zephyr and Union Pacific

“The Railroad Game: Episode 6” features questions about the Amtrak California Zephyr, including its route, the Davis, California Amtrak station, Denver Union Station and Union Pacific's JR Davis Yard. Watch on my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/dvkmWNTjFrY?si=lmx2E4xUIJQvGeET

 

A Union Pacific SD70ACe Leads An Auto Rack Train at Davis, CA

Recently, I saw a Union Pacific auto rack train being pulled by SD70ACe #8789. My hometown of Davis gets a wide variety of Union Pacific trains, as well as the Amtrak California Zephyr and Coast Starlight trains and quite a few Amtrak Capitol Corridor trains.

Thank you to the engineer for a great wave.

Watch my video of this train on YouTube https://youtu.be/7MpveguuM_I

 

Illinois Central Gulf Locomotives at Chicago

These Illinois Central Gulf locomotives move trains at Chicago.  The SD40-2 leads a train to New Orleans. 

See my Illinois Central Gulf artwork at customtrains.org

 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 5" Metra, Chicago Union Station and Amtrak Lincoln Service

“The Railroad Game: Episode 5” features questions about Metra, Chicago Union Station and Amtrak Lincoln Service. Test your knowledge of locomotives in The Lightning Round. Watch on my YouTube https://youtu.be/2J6N-bWRhR0?si=u-hdYVQ7mEvXuZ9z

 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 4" Chessie System 3802 at B and O Railroad Museum

“The Railroad Game: Episode 4” features a question about Chessie System 3802 at B and O Railroad Museum. Also, Gary Forshaw makes a photo appearance in a question about the Norfolk Southern "Glow Worm” Heritage Unit. Test your knowledge of locomotives in The Lightning Round. Watch on my YouTube https://youtu.be/EuqBG8W6m-g?si=FhoTMcg2xXFqiGLI

 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 3" Wabsh F7 1189 at Monticello Railway Museum

“The Railroad Game: Episode 3” features a question about Wabash F7 1189 at Monticello Railway Museum, as well as a question about which Amtrak train serves Cumberland, MD. Test your knowledge of locomotives in The Lightning Round. Watch on my YouTube https://youtu.be/sjbQwK5Uppw?si=cflZw59ag0G1QoCB

 

Southern Pacific 1st Generation Diesel Locomotives Poster by Andy Fletcher

I finished a new poster and magnet set of several Southern Pacific First Generation Locomotives. The GP9s and SD9s lasted well into the era when I first saw trains in my hometown of Davis. See my Southern Pacific artwork at customtrains.org

 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 2" Featuring Santa Fe F7 347C at California State Railroad Museum

“The Railroad Game: Episode 2” features Santa Fe F7 347C at California State Railroad Museum as well as a question about which Amtrak train serves Albuquerque, NM. Also, test your knowledge of locomotives in The Lightning Round! Watch on my YouTube https://youtu.be/SLWhsdpBn98?si=Xw87K6BXUU6UoMbx

 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 1" Featuring Pennsylvania Railroad K4 1361

I just made “The Railroad Game”, which is a railroad game show on my YouTube channel. Episode 1 features Pennsylvania K4 1361 and Railroaders Memorial Museum.

See how many engines you can name in the Lightning Round!

Watch on my AndyFletcherTrains YouTube https://youtu.be/jHphlrHcUmA?si=4C73NyplYZBxSbBL

 

Amtrak Phase VII P42DC #174 and Phase I Pointless Arrow P42DC 161 on California Zephyr

How exciting to just see Amtrak Phase VII P42DC #174 and Phase I Pointless Arrow P42DC 161 pulling the eastbound California Zephyr Train 6 through Davis.

Here is my YouTube video of the train https://youtu.be/jO4ZmZc-SOs?si=2kiBefq9ItnW1PmD

 

A Canadian National Intermodal Train Heads to Detroit

This Canadian National intermodal train carries auto parts in Hub Group containers to Detroit.  Thank you to our railroads and railroaders for moving the freight we need everyday.

See my Canadian National artwork at customtrains.org

 

"Maine Central, The Pine Tree Route" Music Video by Andy Fletcher

A Big Thank You to my good friend Bill Kalkman for contributing his beautiful photos of Maine Central to help make my new music video “Maine Central, The Pine Tree Route.

Watch the music video on my AndyFletcherMusic YouTube https://youtu.be/aaISIS9luRk?si=kR1LFhSkF0xQnOEV

 

Happy 48th Anniversary to Conrail

Happy 48th Anniversary to Conrail!! 

 

Conrail Locomotives poster by Andy Fletcher

These Conrail locomotives move trains at Enola.  The GP35 leads a general merchandise train to Altoona.

See my Conrail artwork at customtrains.org

 

Union Pacific AC4460CW Leads a Double-Stack Train through Davis, CA

We see a great variety of motive power heading through Davis on the Union Pacific. On a recent double-stack/auto rack train, Union Pacific AC4460CW #7306 was in the lead.

Watch my video of the train on my AndyFletcherTrains YouTube

https://youtu.be/T4RW8g1YeRw

"The Central Pacific's Making History" Music Video by Andy Fletcher

I finished a new music video called “Central Pacific’s Making History”. The song is about Central Pacific’s first locomotive, 4-4-0 #1 Governor Stanford which is on display at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, as well as the strength of immigrant workers who laid 10 miles of track in one day.

Watch the video at https://youtu.be/h7frz1oT6Y0?si=3i774b5N-TEDGMZD

 

"Grand Trunk Western Chicago Bound Train" Music Video by Andy Fletcher

A Big Thank You to my friend Jeff Mast for contributing his great photos of Grand Trunk Western and to my friend Steven M. Geisler for contributing his great photos of Indiana Harbor Belt, Belt Railway of Chicago and EJ&E to help make my music video "Grand Trunk Western Chicago Bound Train"

Watch the music video on my AndyFletcherMusic YouTube https://youtu.be/1Z2lwhFXSYA

 

What SD40-2 Would You Choose? Burlington Northern, Chessie System, Norfolk and Western

What are some of your favorite locomotives and railroads?  

Burlington Northern, Chessie System and Norfolk and Western are featured in today's "What SD40-2 Would You Choose" video on my AndyFletcherTrains YouTube https://youtu.be/X8_VWlraQz0

 

Railroad Museum Locomotive Narratives: Santa Fe, Chicago and North Western, Pennsylvania Railroad

I have a new Railroad Museum Locomotive Narratives series featuring my artwork on my YouTube channel. I started with the Santa Fe 347 B and C at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, the Chicago & North Western GP7 #1518 at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Illinois and the Pennsylvania Railroad K4s #1361 at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Let me know what other locomotives and museums you would like me to feature. Watch the video at https://youtu.be/on5N9eOgpCU?si=oM_LTx7VpLvtYXpW

 

"Seaboard Coast Line, Pulling For You" Music Video by Andy Fletcher

A Big Thank You to my Good Friend, Ron Flanary, for contributing his wonderful photos of Seaboard Coast Line and to my good friends Ralph Berg and Larry J. Pearlman for contributing their photos of Hamlet Depot and Museums to help make my music video “Seaboard Coast Line, Pulling For You”. Watch the video on my AndyFletcherMusic YouTube https://youtu.be/sbL26kCn0GE?si=WOhbNd0yUBvNXeE3

 

An Atlantic Coast Line Train Carries Pulpwood

This Atlantic Coast Line train carries carloads of pulpwood.  Atlantic Coast Line would later become part of the Seaboard Coast Line.

 

An Ann Arbor Train Heads to Toledo

This Ann Arbor Railroad train heads to Toledo.  We give a wave as the train heads on its way.

See my Ann Arbor artwork at customtrains.org

 

"Moving Trains On The L and N" Music Video by Andy Fletcher

A Big Thank You to my friend Ron Flanary or contributing his beautiful photos of Louisville & Nashville to help make my new music video, “Moving Trains On The L&N”. This song and music video are a tribute to Ron’s many years of photographing the Louisville & Nashville. Watch the video on my AndyFletcherMusic YouTube channel https://youtu.be/VkZ6dXufs98?si=94AauZd6ReAqU2ls

 

Railroads of Topeka Railroad Narrative #1 by Andy Fletcher

Through the years, Topeka has been served by many railroads. Enjoy my Railroads of Topeka Railroad Narrative about Santa Fe, Missouri Pacific and Rock Island. https://youtu.be/g4DWMbFwrkA?si=keoKzxRx9SGCkJiX

 

Railroads of Spokane Railroad Narrative #1 by Andy Fletcher

Through the years, Spokane has been served by many railroads. Enjoy my Railroads of Spokane Railroad Narrative #1 about Great Northern, Northern Pacific and Spokane, Portland & Seattle on my Andy Fletcher Trains YouTube https://youtu.be/t4hCLIarM-Y?si=dGFJMWJ4zzpyYsMM

 

Railroads of Des Moines by Andy Fletcher

Through the years, Des Moines has been served by many railroads. Enjoy my Railroads of Des Moines Railroad Narrative #1 about Rock Island, Iowa Interstate Railroad and Chicago & North Western on my Andy Fletcher Trains YouTube https://youtu.be/EpPfCOD1sFU?si=gtZFcwh37gZZ-iXk

 

Railroads of Memphis #1 Railroad Narrative by Andy Fletcher

 Burlington Northern, Rock Island and Illinois Central are among the many railroads that have served Memphis through the years. Enjoy my new Railroad Narrative of Featured Locomotives of Railroads of Memphis on my YouTube channel. Watch on my AndyFletcherTrains YouTube https://youtu.be/LT9jp-MwjRY?si=ZjbPdxzlMr-dV14J

Railroads of Cincinnati #1 Railroad Narrative by Andy Fletcher

Chessie System, Norfolk Southern and Amtrak are among the many railroads that have served Cincinnati through the years. Enjoy my new Railroad Narrative of Featured Locomotives of Railroads of Cincinnati on my YouTube channel.

Watch on my AndyFletcherTrains YouTube https://youtu.be/g7bH8DS3pPQ?si=Dg2sJhqrDOOVl0Hk

 

"Watching Trains At The Alto Tower" Music Video By Andy Fletcher

A Big Thank You to my friends Ron Flanary, Kevin M. Aurandt, Steve Myers, Dan Davidson and Marc Lingenfelter for contributing their great photos of Conrail, Norfolk Southern and Amtrak to help make my new music video “Watching Trains At The Alto Tower”. Watch on my AndyFletcherMusic YouTube https://youtu.be/lE6Qgs0yftE?si=7xpjnucb5R2YkkJ6