The former NKP roundhouse in Frankfort, Indiana is currently being torn down after years of sitting abandoned. In honor of its memory, here are a pair of shots of former NKP 2-8-2 #587 at the roundhouse in June 1991. She would power excursions to Muncie the following weekend.
A second volume of Rails Around Indiana is being vetted, and these would be 2 shots in consideration. More to come!
I’ve caught up to processing the video I’ve shot this summer, and have posted three new 15-minute videos on YouTube. I do almost all of my railfanning at lunch, which limits my range to west St Louis County. You never know what may come along, even if it’s the same locations. Just yesterday I passed…
This week marks the second anniversary of the release of Rails Around Missouri, and looking back, the title was available with 2 different covers. I am asked a lot about printing more as well as a sequel. A reprint is still being considered, and your feedback is critical in that decision. If you want a…
I will be at the 2026 St Louis Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet at Gateway Center in Collinsville, Illinois Friday July 24 and Saturday July 25, 10am-4pm. I will have copies of Rails Around Central Illinois, Southern Illinois and Missouri, plus a way to pre-order my next book, Rails Around Northern Illinois! Stop by and say…
Two new pages of train photos have been added in the railfan section. Check it out!
The “Last Ride of 1522” DVD is in stock and available! 75 minutes of 1522 action from September 2002, including trackside, photo run-bys, onboard and cab ride footage! Get yours today!
I’ve posted 3 new videos on my YouTube channel covering trains in West St Louis County, Pacific, and coal trains on Kirkwood Hill. Click here to see them!