A Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Train Heads West at Lincoln, Nebraska

 This Chicago, Burlington and Quincy train heads west at Lincoln, Nebraska.  It carries carloads headed to Denver.  Right before the caboose, we car see a Rio Grande box car, which will be interchanged to the Rio Grande at Denver to head west to Salt Lake City. 

Iowa Interstate GP38-2 #706 Let's Draw A Locomotive Part 7: Applying The Black Ink To The Drawing

I now have a 7-part Iowa Interstate GP38-2 #706 "Let's Draw A Locomotive" drawing demonstration series.  This video is Part 7 where I apply the black ink to the locomotive.

You can watch me draw Iowa Interstate GP38-2 #706 from start to finish in Parts 1 through 7 on my andyfletchertrains YouTube channel. I hope you enjoy it.

A Burlington Northern Grain Train Heads From Fargo, North Dakota to

This Burlington Northern grain train heads from Northtown Yard in Minneapolis to the Port of Seattle.  Today's train travels across the former Great Northern Hi-Line through Fargo, North Dakota; Havre, Montana and East and West Glacier on its way west to Sandpoint, Idaho and Spokane.

In the train's consist, we see a grain hopper from Arthur Famer's Elevator in Arthur, North Dakota as well as Farmer's Elevator Inc "Your Sunflower Headquarters" in Grace City, North Dakota.  

We give a wave to the train's lead SD40-2 locomotive and see that today's train has a GP50, locomotive #3142, among its five locomotive consist. 

The Wabash Banner Blue Carries Christmas Eve Passengers

 The Wabash Banner Blue carries Christmas Eve passengers. Tucked beneath seats are Christmas gifts as travelers anticipate visiting their families. Merry Christmas. 

New York Central Locomotives Move Trains at Chicago

These New York Central locomotives move trains in Chicago. The F7 leads a manifest train to Buffalo. Meanwhile, the GP7 heads to Detroit. customtrains.org

Honoring Our Veterans on Veterans Day: Thank You To All Who Have Served Our Country

Today we pause to honor our Veterans on Veterans Day. Thank You to all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

 

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween: Remember to be Rail Safe

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween.  Remember to be Rail Safe!  Cross railroad tracks safely at designated crossings and don not trespass on railroad tracks and all railroad property.