Saturday, August 9, 2025

A Louisville and Nashville C420 Moves a Manifest Train at Cincinnati


 This Louisville and Nashville C420 moves a manifest train at Cincinnati.  We give a a wave to the crew as the train heads on its way.  customtrains.org

Friday, August 8, 2025

A Great Northern Train Heads to Seattle From The Twin Cities

This Great Northern train heads to Seattle from the Twin Cities.  Today's train has carloads of grain and a Seaboard Coast Line box car that is making its way to the West Coast from the Carolinas. 

 

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Locomotives Move Trains At Denver


 These Chicago, Burlington and Quincy locomotives move trains at Denver.  The GP35 moves a fast freight train to Chicago, while the pair of SD9s move a manifest train to Lincoln. 

Friday, July 18, 2025

Visiting The California State Railroad Museum and Sacramento Southern Railroad SW8 2030

I went over to the California State Railroad Museum today to ride an excursion train, but I got an email about a new drawing project so I had to leave. I'm wearing my new t-shirt with some of my drawings of the museum's locomotives and yes the SW8 #2030 is the one on the bottom.

 

Monday, July 14, 2025

A Canadian National Auto Rack Train Heads From Detroit To Chicago

This Canadian National auto rack train heads from Detroit to Chicago.  Today's train is led by the Canadian National Grand Trunk Western Heritage locomotive. 
Railroads play a vital role in efficiently transporting auto parts and finished automobiles. Customtrains.org




Thursday, July 10, 2025

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Locomotives at Lincoln

These Chicago, Burlington and Quincy locomotives move trains at Lincoln.  The GP35 moves a fast freight to Chicago, while the SD9 heads west to Denver. Customtrains.org

 

Baltimore And Ohio Locomotives In Cumberland


 These Baltimore And Ohio locomotives move trains at Cumberland, Maryland.  The F7 moves a coal train to Cincinnati, while the F2 leads empty gondolas back to the Steel Mills in Pittsburgh.  customtrains.org