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

 

A Chicago, Burlington and Quincy U25B and Lincoln, Nebraska

A Chicago, Burlington and Quincy U25B leads a fast freight from Denver to Chicago.  Today's train heads through Lincoln at the moment.

See my Chicago, Burlington and Quincy artwork at customtrains.org

 

An Alaska Railroad FP7 Heads From Anchorage to Fairbanks

This Alaska Railroad FP7 pulls a train from Anchorage to Fairbanks.  We give a wave to the engineer on this cold late winter day.  The sun is shining and Alaska and all of its wonder is pristine as the train continues onward.

See my Alaska Railroad artwork at customtrains.org