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yellow diamondRosters: In the early days of this website, I posted a photo entitled "Snow Face" taken by Alaska Railroad engineer, Bob Yost. Today, I am posting a photo entitled "Snow Face "taken by Alaska Railroad engineer, Tim Coahran. - 3/13/25
yellow diamondRosters: Robert Krol's Flour Power - 3/13/25
yellow diamondSpecial Features: Railfan Lodging: Kick back and relax in this calm and cozy space that happens to be a train! Surrounded by trees and mountain views, you’re bound to feel relaxed and enjoy the beauty of Alaska. These train cabins are fully furnished with all the amenities you need to make you feel like home. - 3/13/25
yellow diamondNews: Alaska legislator revives push to sell state-owned Alaska Railroad - 3/12/25
yellow diamondNews: Alaska legislator reintroduces bill to privatize Alaska Railroad - 3/12/25
yellow diamondVideo: On March 9, 2025 Pete Mejia captured a mid DPU train. - 3/12/25
yellow diamondFreight/Passenger: Pete Mejia captured 16 photos of the new well cars. - 3/12/25
yellow diamondPicture of the Week: Kids and trains - 3/10/25
yellow diamondFreight/Passenger: Need a couple of bulktainer photos? Yes, you do. You know who you are! - 3/9/25
yellow diamondRosters: BNSF SD70MAC 8895 being unloaded from the Whittier barge. - 3/9/25
yellow diamondRosters: Robert Krol caught some interesting railroad sights while in Whittier photographing the BNSF SD70MACs. - 3/7/25
yellow diamondModeling: Work continues on Ultradome railcars to prevent derailments and pull aparts on my HO Alaska Railroad layout. - 3/7/25
yellow diamondNews: Governor Dunleavy Signs Alaska Railroad Bonding Legislation - 3/7/25
yellow diamondRosters: The ARR purchased two BNSF SD70MACs and they arrived in Whittier on March 6 and then made their way to Anchorage on March 7. More information to follow. - 3/7/25
yellow diamondRosters: Dylan Robert braves the cold to capture switching work at the Chapados Siding serving Marathon's North Pole Terminal. - 3/5/25The ARR purchased two BNSF SD70MACs arrived in Whittier on March 6 and then made their way to Anchorage on March 7. More information to follow.
yellow diamondNews: New Seward Cruise Terminal and Dock to Get Green Light - 3/4/25
yellow diamondGolden Spike: Many thanks to Catherine Kirk for sending me a photo of her father, Ben Nysewander, holding the gold spike.- 3/3/25
yellow diamondPicture of the Week: Black Hawk Down - 3/3/25
yellow diamondFreight/Passenger: Pete Mejia caught well car #19303 in revenue service for the first time. - 3/2/25
yellow diamondRosters: I am a little bit late on posting this photo set. Robert Krol grabbed photos of prep work at Portage on February 22. - 3/2/25
yellow diamondNo. 557 Info: The February Engine 557 Restoration Company Progress Report - 3/2/25