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Railroad Trips & Miscalenous
One of my interests is railroads, which has resulted in trips to witness and photograph them. Below are the photos and reports from those outings.
Big Boy 4014's Visit to South Central Texas - October 2024
Union Pacific's Big Boy, 4014, swings through the Houston area as part of the "Heartland of America Tour".
The Empress, CP 2816's Visit to South Central Texas and Louisiana - May 2024
In celebration of the CP / KCS merger, Canadian Pacific 2816 visits the area on the Final Spike Steam Tour from Calgary to Mexico City.
Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Charter 100th Birthday of the K-28 - October 2023
In celebration of the 100th birthday of the K-28, #473 and #476 team up for a mid-train double header for the Durango & Silverton's 2023 Fall Photo Charter with great fall colors!
Cumbres & Toltec 50th Anniversary Victorian Iron Horse Roundup - August 2021
To conclude the Cumbres & Toltec's 50th anniversary celebration, the railroad gathered 5 steam locomotives built before 1900 for a Victorian Iron Horse Roundup.
Big Boy 4014's Visit to South Central Texas - August 2021
Union Pacific's Big Boy, 4014, again visits the Houston area as part of a tour down to New Orleans.
Cumbres & Toltec 50th Anniversary Rotary OY Run - February 2020
In honor of the Cumbres & Toltec's 50th anniversary, the railroad brought it's steam power rotary OY out for a showing.
Big Boy 4014's Visit to South Central Texas - November 2019
Union Pacific's newly restored Big Boy, 4014, visits the Houston area as part of a cross country tour.
Flåm Railway - July 2019
Part of our Bergen, Norway side trip, we ride the famous Flåm Railway! We road the railroad as part of a loop we made exploring outside of Bergen.
President George Bush Funeral Train - December 2018
A trip trackside to view the Funeral Train for the 41st President, George Bush.
Texas State Railroad - May 2018
A long overdue trip to the Texas State Railroad with some good friends.
Cumbres & Toltec 315 Work Train - June 2017
An early June run up to Chama, NM for a two day run of the 315 with a short work train.
Texas State Railroad Photo Freight - July 2016
One of the best photo freights on the Texas State featuring Magma & Arizona 7, including a night shoot with fireworks and a 4th of July double header the next day.
Narrow Gauge Circle - May 2015
A trip to the Cumbres & Toltec for opening day, the Durango & Silverton for Memorial Day, the Georgetown Loop Railroad and the Cog Railroad at Pikes Peak.
New England - August 2014
A tour through the New England area including the Mt. Washington Cog Railway, the Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Railroad, and the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum.
C&TS 463 Return / D&S Trip - May 2013
A guys trip to the Cumbres & Toltec to take part in K-27 463's first run after being restored back to service and a side trip over to the Durango & Silverton.
White Pass & Yukon Skagway to Carcross Trip - July 2012
As part of our Honeymoon, a ride on the White Pass & Yukon from Skagway all the way to Carcross with stops in Fraser and Bennett, BC.
Cumbres & Toltec - July 2011
A weekend trip over to the Cumbers & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
C&TS 489 Green Boiler Jacket / D&S Trip - May 2010
A charter with the C&TS 489 with its green boiler jacket, then a side trip over to the D&S.