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12/24/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Karl Rethwisch
Dates:1/1/1955 - 1/1/1955
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I know its back there.
Title:  I know its back there.
Description:  NKP 757 and 766
Photo Date:  10/1/1955  Upload Date: 11/27/2009 10:55:58 AM
Location:  Buffalo, NY
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Winter,Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  374   Comments: 0
Workin hard.
Title:  Workin hard.
Description:  NKP 764
Photo Date:  8/1/1959  Upload Date: 11/27/2009 10:43:31 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  622   Comments: 0
Savanna
Title:  Savanna
Description:  In the 70s.
Photo Date:  6/15/1971  Upload Date: 11/26/2009 11:58:35 AM
Location:  Savanna, IL
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  476   Comments: 2
Meridan, IL.
Title:  Meridan, IL.
Description:  Headed for Aurora and the Freedom Train.
Photo Date:  6/30/1976  Upload Date: 11/25/2009 10:46:45 PM
Location:  Aurora, IL
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AFT 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  815   Comments: 1
Pals.
Title:  Pals.
Description:  Doyle McCormak's former AC class tank is about ta be hitched up to 3751'a tender at the Redondo RH.
Photo Date:  8/15/2002  Upload Date: 12/27/2009 3:22:40 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  ATSF 3751(4-8-4)
Views:  871   Comments: 1
Freedom
Title:  Freedom
Description:  East of Meridan, IL.
Photo Date:  2/12/2009  Upload Date: 10/29/2009 7:20:03 PM
Location:  Mendota, IL
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  577   Comments: 2
The Bridge from and to - nowhere
Title:  The Bridge from and to - nowhere
Description:  The train and bridge are preserved for all time in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison between Gunnison and Montrose, CO.
Photo Date:  5/10/2009  Upload Date: 3/10/2010 8:25:24 AM
Location:  Montrose, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 278(2-8-0)
Views:  1044   Comments: 2
A Californian in MT.
Title:  A Californian in MT.
Description:  Tryin ta hide the AMTK near Pinnacle, MT.
Photo Date:  7/5/2009  Upload Date: 12/12/2009 10:14:59 PM
Location:  Coram, MT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  475   Comments: 1
Hungry Horse
Title:  Hungry Horse
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/5/2009  Upload Date: 11/25/2009 11:13:29 PM
Location:  Whitefish, MT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  878   Comments: 13
A third Medicine
Title:  A third Medicine
Description:  Two Medicine Bridge
Photo Date:  7/5/2009  Upload Date: 12/12/2009 10:08:13 PM
Location:  Browning, MT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  374   Comments: 0
Neat bridge.
Title:  Neat bridge.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/5/2009  Upload Date: 12/12/2009 10:25:50 PM
Location:  Cut Bank, MT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  906   Comments: 5
Cleanin' 'er out.
Title:  Cleanin' 'er out.
Description:  4449 headed east through Shelby.
Photo Date:  7/5/2009  Upload Date: 12/14/2012 10:20:29 AM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  607   Comments: 6
They THINK they can
Title:  They THINK they can
Description:  After being "reunited" north of Lobato trestle the three little Mikes produce some serious sounds as they hit the grade to Cumbres.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/19/2010 6:50:37 PM
Location:  Lobato, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2) DRGW 488(2-8-2) DRGW 487(2-8-2)
Views:  561   Comments: 4
Fall colors in NM.
Title:  Fall colors in NM.
Description:  Light engine returning from Cumbres.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/19/2010 6:47:26 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  464   Comments: 2
Desert Splendor.
Title:  Desert Splendor.
Description:  CB&Q 4960 leads ATSF 3751 past MP 9 on the way to the South Rim.
Photo Date:  5/16/2010  Upload Date: 5/17/2012 9:31:34 AM
Location:  Williams, AZ
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 3751(4-8-4) GCRY 4960(2-8-2)
Views:  816   Comments: 2
Lookin' Good !!
Title:  Lookin' Good !!
Description:  An O1a poses for steam fans at the Mendota Depot.
Photo Date:  8/9/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2012 12:22:09 PM
Location:  Mendota, IL
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  CBQ 4978(2-8-2)
Views:  478   Comments: 1
Little train - - BIG country !!
Title:  Little train - - BIG country !!
Description:  On a trip from Alamosa to La Veta No. 18 drifts downgrade into the valley and, eventually, La Veta, CO.
Photo Date:  1/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/16/2011 12:44:20 PM
Location:  La Veta, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SLRG 18(2-8-0)
Views:  381   Comments: 3
The old fashioned way
Title:  The old fashioned way
Description:  A lost piece of RR'ing. on display. The Engineer shoots rod dope into the "joints" of No. 18 prior to leaving La Veta, Co. on its return trip to Alamosa.
Photo Date:  1/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/16/2011 11:01:52 AM
Location:  La Veta, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SLRG 18(2-8-0)
Views:  414   Comments: 1
Train Time.
Title:  Train Time.
Description:  Locomotive #69 on the trestle at Fraser Meadows.
Photo Date:  6/12/2011  Upload Date: 1/11/2012 1:36:12 PM
Location:  Fraser Meadows, YT
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  WPYR 69(2-8-0)
Views:  5351   Comments: 8
Boilin Water.
Title:  Boilin Water.
Description:  WP&Y #69 on bridge 14a at Glacier.
Photo Date:  6/13/2011  Upload Date: 12/13/2011 1:25:58 PM
Location:  Skagway, AK
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  WPYR 69(2-8-0)
Views:  541   Comments: 1
Whos First ?
Title:  Whos First ?
Description:  WPY #69 and #73 meet at the Fraser, loop sw.
Photo Date:  6/13/2011  Upload Date: 12/13/2011 1:34:34 PM
Location:  Fraser, BC
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  WPYR 69(2-8-0) WPYR 73(2-8-2)
Views:  867   Comments: 2
Train Time.
Title:  Train Time.
Description:  IAIS 6988 arrives at the Iowa City Depot.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 8/7/2011 1:56:27 PM
Location:  Iowa City, IA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  227   Comments: 1
Impressive !!!!
Title:  Impressive !!!!
Description:  What a Chinese QJ locomotive looks like with a wide-open throttle !! That throttle, by the way, is on the LEFT side of the cab.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 8/7/2011 1:53:59 PM
Location:  Durant, IA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  327   Comments: 2
844 on the MOVE !!
Title:  844 on the MOVE !!
Description:  The New Mexico Centennial train headin' for Pueblo, CO.
Photo Date:  10/30/2011  Upload Date: 3/31/2013 5:58:15 PM
Location:  Greenland Ranch, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  286   Comments: 3
She Oughtta be Cleaned OUT !!
Title:  She Oughtta be Cleaned OUT !!
Description:  The 844 leavin Palmer Lake.
Photo Date:  10/30/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 7:27:48 PM
Location:  Palmer Lake, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  365   Comments: 4
Check the Tires ??
Title:  Check the Tires ??
Description:  A lube stop in a BLIZZARD !!
Photo Date:  11/2/2011  Upload Date: 5/1/2012 8:07:54 PM
Location:  Springfield, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  358   Comments: 3
A Standout on the Prarie.
Title:  A Standout on the Prarie.
Description:  844 stopped just north (west) of Boise City long enough to have many pictures shot of er.
Photo Date:  11/2/2011  Upload Date: 11/3/2011 9:03:06 PM
Location:  Boise City, OK
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 1996(SD70ACe)
Views:  400   Comments: 8
Slippin Into the Sunset.
Title:  Slippin Into the Sunset.
Description:  844 and train westward approaching Conlen, TX.
Photo Date:  11/2/2011  Upload Date: 5/1/2012 12:22:14 PM
Location:  Conlen, TX
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  364   Comments: 5
Theres a Windmill.
Title:  Theres a Windmill.
Description:  Waitin' on traffic ahead, the 844 enjoys a b reak in the action.
Photo Date:  11/2/2011  Upload Date: 5/1/2012 6:45:06 PM
Location:  Conlen, TX
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  364   Comments: 4
Away Into the Storm.
Title:  Away Into the Storm.
Description:  844 departing Kerrick on 'er way to Strattford, TX.
Photo Date:  12/2/2011  Upload Date: 5/1/2012 11:10:47 AM
Location:  Kerrick, TX
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  271   Comments: 2
A 1923 Baldwin in 2012.
Title:  A 1923 Baldwin in 2012.
Description:  CB&Q 4960 shoves the whole train around the wye and into the yard at the Grand Canyon.
Photo Date:  5/16/2012  Upload Date: 5/19/2012 10:54:03 PM
Location:  Grand Canyon, AZ
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  GCRY 4960(2-8-2)
Views:  611   Comments: 2
Blue and Beautiful.
Title:  Blue and Beautiful.
Description:  SLSF 4500 on display in Tulsa.
Photo Date:  4/5/2013  Upload Date: 4/9/2013 11:26:48 AM
Location:  Tulsa, OK
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:  SLSF 4500(4-8-4)
Views:  894   Comments: 2
The Twilight of Steam.
Title:  The Twilight of Steam.
Description:  SLRG 18, disguised as SLC 1, heads east toward Alamosa, CO. as the sun sets.
Photo Date:  9/1/2013  Upload Date: 9/10/2013 4:00:28 PM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Night,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SLRG 18(2-8-0)
Views:  827   Comments: 2
A Proud Lady !
Title:  A Proud Lady !
Description:  611 waits till the festivities conclude so she can see the "doctor".
Photo Date:  5/30/2014  Upload Date: 6/9/2014 1:28:38 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Night,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
Lookin Good !!!
Title:  Lookin Good !!!
Description:  Up-to-date shot of 2912 and her progress.
Photo Date:  8/7/2016  Upload Date: 8/8/2016 11:16:47 AM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  ATSF 2912(4-8-4)
Views:  811   Comments: 1
Still Hot !!l
Title:  Still Hot !!l
Description:  Pullin' 844 out of the house for the short trip to Greeley, CO. and return.
Photo Date:  4/10/2017  Upload Date: 4/12/2017 12:35:17 PM
Location:  Cheyenne, WY
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  257   Comments: 2
The Faithful
Title:  The Faithful
Description:  A Stop at Greeley
Photo Date:  4/10/2017  Upload Date: 3/13/2019 3:48:36 PM
Location:  Greeley, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  138   Comments: 1
Inspection Stop.
Title:  Inspection Stop.
Description:  A Greeley, CO. bearing check Breaking in new rod brass.
Photo Date:  4/10/2017  Upload Date: 4/12/2017 11:45:02 AM
Location:  Greeley, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  229   Comments: 1
Big Wheels Start Rollin.
Title:  Big Wheels Start Rollin.
Description:  Drivers for rear engine of 4014.
Photo Date:  4/10/2017  Upload Date: 4/12/2017 11:53:34 AM
Location:  Cheyenne, WY
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4)
Views:  600   Comments: 3


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