Tag Archives: MODERN RAILROADS

UNION PACIFIC TRACK MAINTENANCE AT ROCK RIVER, WYOMING

Posted on January 10, 2016 by THE OLD MACHINIST

The safety and efficiency of a railroad depends heavily upon the standards of track maintenance established and kept by the railroad management. The appearance of the right-of-way is a clue to a railroad’s philosophy of track maintenance. The general appearance … Continue reading →

Posted in CONTEMPORARY RAILROADING, THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, THEN AND NOW IN PICTURES, TRACK MAINTENANCE | Tagged A MIRACLE? NO - JUST HARD WORK!, COMPETENCE IS A MUST HERE!, HOW DID THEY DO THAT?, MODERN RAILROADS | Leave a comment

ECHO CANYON SCENES AND THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD

Posted on August 12, 2015 by THE OLD MACHINIST

Several years ago, I slowly worked my way up Echo Canyon road, all the while synchronizing my thoughts to the vibrations of history which permeate the canyon. The frantic race with the Central Pacific for maximum miles of construction, that … Continue reading →

Posted in CONTEMPORARY RAILROADING, DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES, MODERN RAILROADS, RAILROAD HISTORY IN PICTURES, STANDARD GAUGE RAILROADS, STEEP GRADES, THE WAY IT WAS | Tagged A HISTORY LESSON, MODERN RAILROADS, UTAH | Leave a comment

A FEW MINUTES AT EGBERT, NEBRASKA

Posted on July 20, 2015 by THE OLD MACHINIST

A few years ago, as I was heading east to North Platte on US 30, I pulled off the highway at egbert. For me, it was just a name on maps of the Union Pacific Railroad and I wanted to … Continue reading →

Posted in BOXCAR ART, CONTEMPORARY RAILROADING, DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES, STANDARD GAUGE RAILROADS, THIS IS A MODEL WAITING FOR A BUILDER | Tagged GRAFFITI, MODERN RAILROADS, NEBRASKA AND US 30 | Leave a comment

A FEW MINUTES TRACKSIDE AT HANNA, WYOMING

Posted on July 14, 2015 by THE OLD MACHINIST

We’re on our way to Omaha, on I-80, George is paying for the gas, but its my car and I’m driving, so we stopped at Hanna. Its hot, but sleepy pleasant at trackside. I photograph my surroundings as I wait. … Continue reading →

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FOUR LARGE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES ON ROUGH, VERY OLD YARD TRACKs

Posted on June 25, 2015 by THE OLD MACHINIST

I stopped at Medicine Bow, Wyoming to give George a look at the depot. We were on our way to Omaha and the Union Pacific Historical society convention. As a certified foamer and photographer, I checked for headlights and was … Continue reading →

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RAINBOW CANYON AND THE “PEDRO”

Posted on February 25, 2015 by THE OLD MACHINIST

If you visit Caliente and stay awhile, you will discover, as we did, the folks who live here are delightful and friendly. The food is good and you can’t beat the scenery. The old “Pedro” will put on a show, … Continue reading →

Posted in DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES, MODERN RAILROADS, RAILROAD STRUCTURES, RAILROADS AT WORK, STANDARD GAUGE RAILROADS, THE WAY IT WAS | Tagged COMPETENCE IS A MUST HERE!, MODERN RAILROADS, YOU WILL LIKE THESE | Leave a comment

METRO’S BLUE LINE WILLOW St. STATION IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

Posted on February 20, 2015 by THE OLD MACHINIST

My wife has breast cancer and is receiving chemotherapy at the Todd Cancer center in Long Beach. The Metro blue line runs nearby and I walked over to the Willow St. station to check it out. I spent a little … Continue reading →

Posted in HOW THIS & THAT IS DONE, MODERN RAILROADS, ORANGE EMPIRE RAILROAD MUSEUM PHOTOGRAPHS, RAILROAD STRUCTURES, RAILROADS AT WORK, STANDARD GAUGE RAILROADS | Tagged COMPETENCE IS A MUST HERE!, IF YOU LIKE "TRAIN PICTURES", LIKE SPITOONS - THIS WAY WILL LIVE FOREVER., MODERN RAILROADS, THEN AND NOW IN PICTURES | Leave a comment

TEHACHAPI LOOP

Posted on February 1, 2015 by THE OLD MACHINIST

These photographs were taken one smoggy day at the famous Tehachapi Loop. The loop and adjacent area is always good for a busy show. The loop is an astounding sight and is well worth the trip; you will not be disappointed. … Continue reading →

Posted in DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES, HISTORICAL PICTURES, RAILROAD HISTORY IN PICTURES, SPRR LOCOMOTIVES, STANDARD GAUGE RAILROADS, STEEP GRADES, THE WAY IT WAS | Tagged COMPETENCE IS A MUST HERE!, FORTY YEAR OLD COLORSLIDES, MODERN RAILROADS, YOU WILL LIKE THESE | Leave a comment

TWO AND ONE HALF HOURS AT BEVERLY, CALIFORNIA

Posted on November 15, 2014 by THE OLD MACHINIST

The UPRR main line to Las Vegas, and points east, crosses the San Gabriel River west of Beverly and circles around to the north of Rose Hills on its way to Riverside Junction. The branch line to Los Nietos yard … Continue reading →

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IMAGES OF THE FORMER UPRR LAKEWOOD, CA. FREIGHT STATION

Posted on October 25, 2014 by THE OLD MACHINIST

Many UPRR depot buildings and freight facilities were “re-purposed” when the railroad no longer had a need for them. In some instances, the “no longer needed” infrastructure has become famous and useful in the new role. An example is … Continue reading →

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