The Diesel Shop at Year-- 30

July 1995: It was almost exactly thirty years ago that photographer Kevin Cavanaugh grabbed this shot of a pair of Chicago & North Western GE C44-9Ws leading "NPLAV" through Cajon Pass, California on a very clear 4th of July. The Union Pacific had taken title to the lightening-striped GEs just two months earlier through the merger route. (Kevin Cavanaugh photograph) Kodak Park to Ivy City : In early 1972, several months were spent by our usual group of travellers planning a three-day trip to Omaha, Nebraska. The primary objective was to capture on film as many Union Pacific double-engine locomotives as possible. However, weather became problematic on the morning of departure, so we tossed the original itinerary and improvised. You can decide whether or not the outcome was a success. Trip details here. U.S. Army Locomotives Preserved in Europe Several European nations have preserved ex-U.S. Army locomotives as a mesure to recognize the important role they played in defeating the Germany and its Allies, and later helping rebuild the country's previously destroyed railroad network. The Honor Roll

In the Queue: Trip Reports August - Atlantic & Canada 1961 Adventure (by Art Petersom) September - A Visit to Peabody Coal (by Rick Morgan) October - West Michigan's Interurbans (by R. Craig) November - West to WGRF Omaha in 1973 December - A Visit to Peabody Coal (by Rick Morgan)