Norfolk Southern 4780 and 4830 lead a mixed freight across the diamond at Mt. Vernon, Illinois as it heads east on the NS Southern East District as they cross over the Union Pacific Mount Vernon Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100.
A southbound Canadian National intermodal waits to depart on the main from the south end of Effingham, Illinois on the CN Champagne Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025, under stormy skies.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 230.
Film Wednesday – Union Pacific 5673 leads an mixed freight westbound on Main 1 along the UP Evanston Subdivision, as it passes the UP Green River Depot at Green River, Wyoming on June 18th, 2023.
According to Wikipedia: Green River station is a former train station in Green River, Wyoming. It was served by the Union Pacific Railroad from its construction to 1971, and by Amtrak from 1971 to 1983 and 1991–1997. The Pioneer was the last train to serve Green River.
The depot is a contributing property to the Green River Downtown Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Tech Info: Lomographic Belair X6x12 film Camera, 90mm Lens, f/16, 1/100sec, Ilford 400 B&W Film
Film Wednesday – BNSF 750 leads a mixed freight at Kansas City, Kansas at Sunrise. This was shot with Lomography Sprocket Rocket, which is the world’s first panoramic wide-angle 35mm film camera designed to expose the sprockets as part of the image, as you can see in this shot.
Tech Info: Lomographic 35mm Sprocket Panoramic Rocket Camera, 30mm Lens, f/16, 1/100sec, Kodacolor Neg film, ISO 400
The conductor on Illinois Central 1019 (Death Star) does a roll-by inspection on a northbound Canadian National mixed freight at the south end of the yard lead in Effingham, Illinois on the CN Champagne Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 150mm, f/5, 1/1600, ISO 1000.
Illinois Central 1019 (Death Star) leads a Canadian National mixed freight as they pull onto the main from the south end of the yard lead in Effingham, Illinois and head south on the CN Champagne Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 150mm, f/5, 1/1600, ISO 320.
CSXT 3118 leads B621, a loaded ethanol train, as they pull into the siding at the north end of Crofton, Kentucky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 23, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 110.
CSXT 7227 leads M648 as it heads north at Kelly, Ky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 23, 2025, passing a large stack of recently replaced ties.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 140.
CSXT 3264 leads hot intermodal I026 as they head north under the north Main Street overpass at Madisonville, Ky at dusk, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 23, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/200, ISO 100.
CSXT 3118 leads B621, a loaded ethanol train, as they head south over Old Madisonville Road, just north of Crofton, Kentucky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 23, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 160.
Southbound CSX Intermodal I025 gets a friendly wave from the conductor of a loaded grain train as he prepares to conduct a roll-by inspection on I025 at Nortonville, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on March 15th, 2025.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 600mm, f6.3, 1/1000, ISO 280.
In this week’s Saturday Infrared photo, we catch CSX hot intermodal I025 as it crests the grade at the north end of Crofton, Kentucky as it heads south on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 15th, 2025.
Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24 @16mm, f/4.5, 1/1000, ISO 400.
CSXT 8845 heads up CSX W053 as they work their way north at the CSX/Paducah and Louisville overpass at Monarch, with a weed spraying train at Madisonville, Kentucky on March 26th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 190.
Union Pacific 9771 leads CSX S982 as the waits to meet a northbound at Sebree, Kentucky with a set of five new passenger cars for Brightline in Florida on March 26th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, in the golden light of the setting sun.
According to Wikipedia: Brightline is a privately run intercity rail route between Miami and West Palm Beach, Florida that runs on track owned by Florida East Coast Railway. An extension from West Palm Beach to Orlando International Airport was expected to open in 2023.
Brightline is the only privately owned and operated intercity passenger railroad in the United States. Its development started in March 2012 as All Aboard Florida by Florida East Coast Industries; a Florida real estate developer owned by Fortress Investment Group. Construction began in November 2014 and the route opened in January 2018.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1250, ISO 250.
CSXT 1981 PanAm Railway Heritage Unit leads G342, under stormy skies, as it waits in the siding at the north end of Rankin, Kentucky for CSX I025 to pass, on February 15th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
According to a CSXT Press Release: November 25, 2024 – CSX has unveiled locomotive No. 1981, the final installment in its series of heritage locomotives, honoring Pan Am Railways. The unit is the 21st and final creation by the Waycross Paint Shop to celebrate the predecessor railroads that form today’s CSX network.
Pan Am Railways, formerly known as Guilford Transportation, was established in 1981 and operated across northern New England, spanning from Maine to New York. It joined the CSX family in 2022 following a purchase agreement.
The heritage series required extra care and precision, according to CSX carman painter Albert Bussey. “It’s always special working on the heritage units,” Bussey said. “Like always, we try to take a little bit of extra care and time in order to do these perfectly.”
All 21 heritage units are not just displays of craftsmanship but active locomotives performing daily duties throughout CSX’s 26-state rail network. The dedication behind their creation reflects the artistry of the team at the Waycross Paint Shop.
“I’ve been involved in all of the 21 units,” said CSX carman painter Clyde Marshall. “The work itself has really been enjoyable. The transformation of the units, from when they first arrive in the shop to the finished product, is very rewarding.
Marshall also noted the significance of connecting with railroad history through these projects. “It is an honor to learn about the history of these units, and the importance the railroad played in American history,” he added.
The completion of locomotive No. 1981 stands as a tribute to the history of Pan Am Railways and the pride shared by CSX employees. As CSX approaches its 200th anniversary in 2027, these heritage locomotives symbolize the company’s enduring legacy and its dedication to innovation and service.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/160, ISO 160
CSXT 1981 PanAm Railway Heritage Unit leads G342, under stormy skies, as it waits in the siding at the north end of Rankin, Kentucky for CSX I025 to pass, on February 15th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
According to a CSXT Press Release: November 25, 2024 – CSX has unveiled locomotive No. 1981, the final installment in its series of heritage locomotives, honoring Pan Am Railways. The unit is the 21st and final creation by the Waycross Paint Shop to celebrate the predecessor railroads that form today’s CSX network.
Pan Am Railways, formerly known as Guilford Transportation, was established in 1981 and operated across northern New England, spanning from Maine to New York. It joined the CSX family in 2022 following a purchase agreement.
The heritage series required extra care and precision, according to CSX carman painter Albert Bussey. “It’s always special working on the heritage units,” Bussey said. “Like always, we try to take a little bit of extra care and time in order to do these perfectly.”
All 21 heritage units are not just displays of craftsmanship but active locomotives performing daily duties throughout CSX’s 26-state rail network. The dedication behind their creation reflects the artistry of the team at the Waycross Paint Shop.
“I’ve been involved in all of the 21 units,” said CSX carman painter Clyde Marshall. “The work itself has really been enjoyable. The transformation of the units, from when they first arrive in the shop to the finished product, is very rewarding.
Marshall also noted the significance of connecting with railroad history through these projects. “It is an honor to learn about the history of these units, and the importance the railroad played in American history,” he added.
The completion of locomotive No. 1981 stands as a tribute to the history of Pan Am Railways and the pride shared by CSX employees. As CSX approaches its 200th anniversary in 2027, these heritage locomotives symbolize the company’s enduring legacy and its dedication to innovation and service.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/120, ISO 100
![Film Wednesday – 1993 – Today’s slide scans are from time that I spent at the Budapest-Nyugati Railway Station, in Budapest, Hungry. This shot is of a engineer filling out his paperwork, prior to his train departing.
According to Wikipedia, Budapest Nyugati station (Hungarian: Nyugati pályaudvar, pronounced [ˈɲuɡɒti ˈpaːjɒudvɒr]; lit. 'western railway station'), generally referred to simply as Nyugati, is one of the three main railway terminals in Budapest, Hungary. The station is on the Pest side of Budapest, accessible by the 4 and 6 tramline and the M3 metro line.
The station was designed by Auguste de Serres and was built by the Eiffel Company. It was opened on 28 October 1877. It replaced another station, which was the terminus of Hungary's first railway line, the Pest–Vác line (constructed in 1846). This building was demolished to construct the Grand Boulevard.
The station got its name from the adjacent Western Square ('Nyugati tér'), a major intersection where Teréz körút (Theresia Boulevard), Szent István körút (Saint Stephen Boulevard), Váci út (Váci Avenue), and Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út (Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Avenue) converge. The square also serves as a transport hub with several bus routes, tram routes 4 and 6, and a station on M3 of the Budapest Metro.
Beside the terminal and partially above its open area there is the WestEnd City Center shopping mall. Inside the station is a McDonald's restaurant which has been described as the "most elegant" McDonald's in the world.
The music video for Gwen Stefani's 2008 single Early Winter was partly shot at Nyugati. Starting in May 2016 the key scenes of the movie Terminal were shot over 27 nights.
Tech Info: Camera, Nikon F3, Ektachrome Slide Film, no other data recorded, Scanned with an PlusTek 82001i Film Scanner.
#slidescan #filmphotography #trains #railroads #jimpearsonphotography #FilmPhotography](http://www.jimpearsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WEB-1993-Russia-Trains-1.jpg)
Film Wednesday – 1993 – Today’s slide scans are from time that I spent at the Budapest-Nyugati Railway Station, in Budapest, Hungary. This shot is of a engineer filling out his paperwork, prior to his train departing.
According to Wikipedia, Budapest Nyugati station (Hungarian: Nyugati pályaudvar, pronounced [ˈɲuɡɒti ˈpaːjɒudvɒr]; lit. ’western railway station’), generally referred to simply as Nyugati, is one of the three main railway terminals in Budapest, Hungary. The station is on the Pest side of Budapest, accessible by the 4 and 6 tramline and the M3 metro line.
The station was designed by Auguste de Serres and was built by the Eiffel Company. It was opened on 28 October 1877. It replaced another station, which was the terminus of Hungary’s first railway line, the Pest–Vác line (constructed in 1846). This building was demolished to construct the Grand Boulevard.
The station got its name from the adjacent Western Square (‘Nyugati tér’), a major intersection where Teréz körút (Theresia Boulevard), Szent István körút (Saint Stephen Boulevard), Váci út (Váci Avenue), and Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út (Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Avenue) converge. The square also serves as a transport hub with several bus routes, tram routes 4 and 6, and a station on M3 of the Budapest Metro.
Beside the terminal and partially above its open area there is the WestEnd City Center shopping mall. Inside the station is a McDonald’s restaurant which has been described as the “most elegant” McDonald’s in the world.
The music video for Gwen Stefani’s 2008 single Early Winter was partly shot at Nyugati. Starting in May 2016 the key scenes of the movie Terminal were shot over 27 nights.
Tech Info: Camera, Nikon F3, Ektachrome Slide Film, no other data recorded, Scanned with an PlusTek 82001i Film Scanner.
![Film Wednesday – 1993 – Today’s slide scans are from time that I spent at the Budapest-Nyugati Railway Station, in Budapest, Hungry. This shot is of a engineer chatting with other workers on the platform as a baggage cart passes, as they ready the train for departure.
According to Wikipedia, Budapest Nyugati station (Hungarian: Nyugati pályaudvar, pronounced [ˈɲuɡɒti ˈpaːjɒudvɒr]; lit. 'western railway station'), generally referred to simply as Nyugati, is one of the three main railway terminals in Budapest, Hungary. The station is on the Pest side of Budapest, accessible by the 4 and 6 tramline and the M3 metro line.
The station was designed by Auguste de Serres and was built by the Eiffel Company. It was opened on 28 October 1877. It replaced another station, which was the terminus of Hungary's first railway line, the Pest–Vác line (constructed in 1846). This building was demolished to construct the Grand Boulevard.
The station got its name from the adjacent Western Square ('Nyugati tér'), a major intersection where Teréz körút (Theresia Boulevard), Szent István körút (Saint Stephen Boulevard), Váci út (Váci Avenue), and Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út (Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Avenue) converge. The square also serves as a transport hub with several bus routes, tram routes 4 and 6, and a station on M3 of the Budapest Metro.
Beside the terminal and partially above its open area there is the WestEnd City Center shopping mall. Inside the station is a McDonald's restaurant which has been described as the "most elegant" McDonald's in the world.
The music video for Gwen Stefani's 2008 single Early Winter was partly shot at Nyugati. Starting in May 2016 the key scenes of the movie Terminal were shot over 27 nights.
Tech Info: Camera, Nikon F3, Ektachrome Slide Film, no other data recorded, Scanned with an PlusTek 82001i Film Scanner.
#slidescan #filmphotography #trains #railroads #jimpearsonphotography #FilmPhotography](http://www.jimpearsonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WEB-1993-Russia-Trains-2-1170x768.jpg)
Film Wednesday – 1993 – Today’s slide scans are from time that I spent at the Budapest-Nyugati Railway Station, in Budapest, Hungary. This shot is of a engineer chatting with other workers on the platform as a baggage cart passes, as they ready the train for departure.
According to Wikipedia, Budapest Nyugati station (Hungarian: Nyugati pályaudvar, pronounced [ˈɲuɡɒti ˈpaːjɒudvɒr]; lit. ’western railway station’), generally referred to simply as Nyugati, is one of the three main railway terminals in Budapest, Hungary. The station is on the Pest side of Budapest, accessible by the 4 and 6 tramline and the M3 metro line.
The station was designed by Auguste de Serres and was built by the Eiffel Company. It was opened on 28 October 1877. It replaced another station, which was the terminus of Hungary’s first railway line, the Pest–Vác line (constructed in 1846). This building was demolished to construct the Grand Boulevard.
The station got its name from the adjacent Western Square (‘Nyugati tér’), a major intersection where Teréz körút (Theresia Boulevard), Szent István körút (Saint Stephen Boulevard), Váci út (Váci Avenue), and Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út (Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Avenue) converge. The square also serves as a transport hub with several bus routes, tram routes 4 and 6, and a station on M3 of the Budapest Metro.
Beside the terminal and partially above its open area there is the WestEnd City Center shopping mall. Inside the station is a McDonald’s restaurant which has been described as the “most elegant” McDonald’s in the world.
The music video for Gwen Stefani’s 2008 single Early Winter was partly shot at Nyugati. Starting in May 2016 the key scenes of the movie Terminal were shot over 27 nights.
Tech Info: Camera, Nikon F3, Ektachrome Slide Film, no other data recorded, Scanned with an PlusTek 82001i Film Scanner.
BNSF 3783 leads loaded ethanol train B797 as they head south out of Nortonville, Kentucky on March 28th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision with a loaded ethanol train. This train runs between Blue Island, IL and Montgomery, AL
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 170.
BNSF 3783 leads loaded ethanol train B797 meets M502 at the north end of the siding at Crofton, Kentucky as a conductor does a roll-by inspection, on March 28th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision as it heads south.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 150.
I spent New Year’s Day with fellow railfan Ryan Scott and we spent it chasing Norfolk Southern’s newest Heritage Unit, Tennessee, Alabama & Georgia Railway locomotive 4851 as it ran as the DPU on NS 167 On January 1st, 2025. Here the TAG locomotive sits next to he NS office at Princeton, Indiana as the train gets a recrew on the headend.
Norfolk Southern recently unveiled their newest addition to their Heritage Fleet: the Tennessee, Alabama & Georgia Railway locomotive!
“Once a vital link between Chattanooga and Gadsden, the TAG Railway played a key role in moving coal, steel, and more. Its legacy is now proudly reflected in our fleet.”
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 130.