Robert Swanson's photos with the keyword: railroad

This Tuesday's table is on a dining car at the Forney Transportation Museum in Denver, Colorado. Looks very elegant. Had to take this picture through the car window, so there are some reflections. Image processed with GIMP.

Taken the day before we took this train to New Jersey. We were visiting the station to get an idea of the layout, and planning our upcoming train trip. Image taken with phone (sorry, poor quality) and processed with GIMP.

The switchman has finished setting the switch position. He is climbing aboard the locomotive that is being re-positioned. The Bailey Yard, located in North Platte, Nebraska, is the largest railroad yard in the world. Image processed with GIMP. Oh yes, 600mm equivalent zoom telephoto, taken from the observation deck of the Golden Spike Tower (viewing area). www.visitnorthplatte.com/listing/union-pacific-bailey-yard/147

Switchman throwing the switch at the Union Pacific Bailey Yard. He is helping to move locomotives around between the repair and storage areas. The Bailey Yard, located in North Platte, Nebraska, is the largest railroad yard in the world. Image processed with GIMP. Oh yes, 600mm equivalent zoom telephoto, taken from the observation deck of the Golden Spike Tower (viewing area). www.visitnorthplatte.com/listing/union-pacific-bailey-yard/147

Taken behind the Union Station museum in Ogden, Utah. This is a well-used piece of railway equipment, probably awaiting restoration. (Seems to be self-propelled, but I don't know what kind of engine.) Still has the WMRY railway lettering on it. Image processed with GIMP

While waiting for the #4014 to pass, we were entertained by the pass-by of this track maintenance equipment. The level of technology used by the railways is quite remarkable. This is a Harsco machine, self-propelled by a diesel engine. If you watch the video, you will hear the automobile-like horn as it passes the crossing. Image processed with GIMP.

While waiting for the #4014 to pass, we were entertained by the pass-by of this track maintenance equipment. The level of technology used by the railways is quite remarkable. This is a Harsco machine, self-propelled by a diesel engine. If you watch the video, you will hear the automobile-like horn as it passes the crossing. Image processed with GIMP.

As is standard, the last car of a train that is not a locomotive, has an identification/monitoring device. The acronym is FRED (older name was flashing rear device). This side view lets you see how it connects to the air brake system of the train. Image processed with GIMP. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-of-train_device

As is standard, the last car of a train that is not a locomotive, has an identification/monitoring device. The acronym is FRED (older name was flashing rear device). This is a different view of the FRED that is shown in a side view. Image processed with GIMP. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-of-train_device

As is standard, the last car of a train that is not a locomotive, has an identification/monitoring device. The acronym is FRED (older name was flashing rear device). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-of-train_device Image processed with GIMP.

As is standard, the last car of a train that is not a locomotive, has an identification/monitoring device. The acronym is FRED (older name was flashing rear device). This very nice passenger car was on the end of the special train behind the massive steam engine #4014. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-of-train_device Image processed with GIMP.

This is the view we had from Highway 26 as we approached Guernsey, Wyoming. We spotted the railroad yards on our left, and managed to get some photos of the yard activities. (See PIP) This photo was taken through the windshield of our RV, and is processed with GIMP.

As we drove our RV across the wide open spaces of Wyoming, we followed the railroad tracks for quite a while. This shot of a BNSF hopper train was taken through the RV windshield, and processed with GIMP.

Taken at the Forney Transportation Museum, Denver, Colorado. The logo is, I think, for the Union Pacific. Image processed with GIMP.

A placard at the Forney Transportation Museum in Denver, Colorado. It lists all of the existing "Big Boy" locomotives, including the unit at the Forney Museum (as of 2015, when we visited). Image processed with GIMP.

We've managed to see a number of the "Big Boy" steam locomotives. Our visit to Steamtown (Scranton, Pennsylvania) adds yet another, #4012. The locomotive is being maintained quite nicely. You can climb up into the cab, but there are barriers to prevent you from trying to start it up. Image processed with GIMP.

Taken in the port area of Albany, Australia. Lots of commercial activity, and there are fences for each area. Image processed with GIMP.

During our wandering around downtown Fairbanks, Alaska, I came upon this sign, fence, and rails. We have ridden on the Alaska Railroad, quite an experience. I hadn't given much thought about the beginning and end of this rail line. Image processed with GIMP.