Rails Around Indiana March 2018 update

Here’s a quick 3-minute video previewing 50+ of the around 800 photos in our new book, Rails Around Indiana. Pre-release orders are being taken now: https://michaelckelly.net/?post_type=product Video: https://youtu.be/Oya35uDlvMY

A little late in posting, but here was our video update for January 2019.

I am beyond thrilled to announce the next book I am publishing: “Frisco Steam Salute”! This book is written by renown Frisco steam authority Don Wirth, and features a classic black & white study of the steam power employed by the St Louis – San Francisco Railway in the 1930s & 40s. The book will…

Welcome to michaelckelly.net, home for railfan, author & podcaster Michael C Kelly. On this blog you’ll find information on published books, videos, podcasts, railfan experiences, plus info on upcoming projects. As of May 2026, my next book, Rails Around Northern Illinois, is in production with an expected release in October 2026. It will cover the…

Setting up shop in the new Harbor View office led to digging through old negatives in search of a specific CNW shot. I found that, plus a few more that I found interesting if for nothing else than a look back at the way things were. First up, Southern Pacific AC4400 # 283 and C44-9W…