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▲ 69 r/trains

Amtrak and NCDOT may be over a month late to the 4th of July Celebration, but good lord this Semiquincentennial engine looks gorgeous! And yes this is real.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 1 day ago

▲ 27 r/TrainPorn

When they were new. 1 month old CSX SD70MAC 700 (Named Spirit of Cumberland, later 4500 and scrapped in February 2025) is seen running solo through Wellsboro, Indiana with a grain train taken around 1998. Photo belongs to Chad Malinovsky.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 1 day ago

▲ 8 r/trains

Five Semiquincentennial engines: RBMN 1776, ATSF 5704, W&LE 1776, BNSF 1776 and CPKC 1776 are all together as they approach their destination which is Spencer, North Carolina foreshadowing the big event in 10 days. Photo is from hertitageunits.com.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 2 days ago

▲ 53 r/TrainPorn

Two engine Tuesday. Two Amtrak P42DC's, 133 and 161 (before it became the second Phase I unit and got burned in 2024) lead the eastbound Empire Builder through Elk River, Minnesota on June 28th 2018. Photo belongs to Joe Huss.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 2 days ago

▲ 178 r/trainmemes

The title says it all:

Also here is the website of origin for the image I used to ensure this is real: https://www.heritageunits.com/locomotive/photo/149493

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 2 days ago

▲ 22 r/trains

The Saratoga Cornith and Hudson Railway saved a former Lehigh Valley GP38-2, that being CP 7309 (Originally D&H 7309, Nee LV 322) from CPKFC... I uhh mean CPKC becoming the first short hood GP38-2 in preservation!

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 3 days ago

▲ 49 r/TrainPorn

Future Museum Piece Monday. Canadian Pacific GP38-2 7309 (Originally Lehigh Valley 322) pulls a local train with garbage bags on the hood at Newport, Minnesota on February 1st 2020. 7309 is now preserved by the Saratoga Cornith and Hudson Railway. Photo belongs to Paul Leach.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 3 days ago

▲ 212 r/trains

25 years ago on August 16th 2001, Canadian Pacific 2816 returned to the high iron and will proceed to become CP Rail and later CPKC's steam star as it will live a long and rich life. This is the story of CP 2816.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 4 days ago

▲ 44 r/TrainPorn

SD40-2 Sunday. Canadian Pacific SD40-2 6073 and SD30C-ECO 2265 lead CPKC train J20 with a string of hoppers and tankers at Wabasha, Minnesota on August 29th 2025. Photo belongs to Jeffrey Streiff.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 4 days ago

▲ 21 r/precure

Named after her namesake planet to protect it from being undermined. Today we say Happy Birthday to the Pretty Cure of Wind and represents the breath and spirit that give life to this planet: Asumi Fuurin / Cure Earth of Healin Good Pretty Cure!

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 4 days ago

▲ 40 r/TrainPorn

Father and Son Saturday. BNSF ES44AC-H 1776 tows Santa Fe SD45-2 5704 showing two liveries from 50 years apart as they pass Springfield, Missouri on the Thayer North Subdivision bound for North Carolina on August 10th 2026. Photo belongs to Christian Schnake.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 5 days ago

▲ 145 r/CaliforniaRail+1 crossposts

What once served the heart of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Railway class H streetcar 1201 and Pacific Electric blimp 418 idle at the Southern California Railway Museum on April 19th 2026. My own photo.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 5 days ago

▲ 66 r/trains

With VIA Rail recently announcement their acquisition of Stadler Diesels, this ultimately means that few remaining F40PH's on their respective railroads will be replaced soon.

Via Rail is to retire the F40PH's in the 2030's when the Stadler Diesels come
Metra is to retire the F40PH's in 2031 when the Stadler BEMU's arrive
MBTA is to have their F40PH's retired with Stadler KISS train sets
Trinity Railway Express is to replace their F40PH's with Siemens Chargers later in 2026
Tri Rail is to replace their F40PH's with Siemens Chargers in 2029
Amtrak is to replace their F40 NPCU's with Siemens Venture Cab Cars.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 6 days ago

▲ 33 r/TrainPorn

F40PH Friday. Amtrak F40PHR 315 (Now reserved by the Nevada Southern Railway awaiting shipment) and two more units are nearing St Paul, Minnesota as they approach the twin cities with the Empire Builder on January 16th 1993. Photo belongs to Paul Leach.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 6 days ago

▲ 1 r/createaroster

What if Super Smash Bros only had Magical Girls? Day 6 (Cutie Honey is Ness because both are civilians with psychic powers while Hibiki is Captain Falcon because of their cool looks) Who will be Jigglypuff and Peach?

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 6 days ago

▲ 91 r/TrainPorn

Trailer on Flat Car Thursday. Conrail GP40-2 3303 and three more units are rounding Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania with a TOFC train on October 12th 1984. Photo belongs to Ron Lipsett under the collection of Andy Benfer.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 7 days ago

▲ 11 r/nycrail+1 crossposts

Word is spreading that Metro North P32AC-DM 218 could become a heritage unit. What do you think 218 will honor? I say they repaint it back into its original 1995 livery. And before you say it: 203's blue stripes are rectangular while the original was triangular.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 8 days ago

▲ 52 r/TrainPorn

Could we see this livery return? Metro North P32AC-DM 218 is at speed with its northbound train near Manitou, New York on July 25th, 1999. 218 is rumored to be a heritage unit. Will this livery come back? Photo belongs to Doug Kroll.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 8 days ago

▲ 31 r/ShitPostCrusaders

Most relatable meme representing Stardust Crusaders:

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 8 days ago

▲ 72 r/TrainPorn

Trestle Tuesday. Sounder F59PHI 904 leads a Sounder commuter train over the trestle at Tacoma, Washington approaching Freighthouse Square on February 15th 2013. Photo belongs to J Fischer.

u/Additional-Yam6345 — 9 days ago

Amtrak and NCDOT may be over a month late to the 4th of July Celebration, but good lord this Semiquincentennial engine looks gorgeous! And yes this is real.

When they were new. 1 month old CSX SD70MAC 700 (Named Spirit of Cumberland, later 4500 and scrapped in February 2025) is seen running solo through Wellsboro, Indiana with a grain train taken around 1998. Photo belongs to Chad Malinovsky.

Five Semiquincentennial engines: RBMN 1776, ATSF 5704, W&amp;LE 1776, BNSF 1776 and CPKC 1776 are all together as they approach their destination which is Spencer, North Carolina foreshadowing the big event in 10 days. Photo is from hertitageunits.com.

Two engine Tuesday. Two Amtrak P42DC's, 133 and 161 (before it became the second Phase I unit and got burned in 2024) lead the eastbound Empire Builder through Elk River, Minnesota on June 28th 2018. Photo belongs to Joe Huss.

The title says it all:

The Saratoga Cornith and Hudson Railway saved a former Lehigh Valley GP38-2, that being CP 7309 (Originally D&amp;H 7309, Nee LV 322) from CPKFC... I uhh mean CPKC becoming the first short hood GP38-2 in preservation!

Future Museum Piece Monday. Canadian Pacific GP38-2 7309 (Originally Lehigh Valley 322) pulls a local train with garbage bags on the hood at Newport, Minnesota on February 1st 2020. 7309 is now preserved by the Saratoga Cornith and Hudson Railway. Photo belongs to Paul Leach.

25 years ago on August 16th 2001, Canadian Pacific 2816 returned to the high iron and will proceed to become CP Rail and later CPKC's steam star as it will live a long and rich life. This is the story of CP 2816.

SD40-2 Sunday. Canadian Pacific SD40-2 6073 and SD30C-ECO 2265 lead CPKC train J20 with a string of hoppers and tankers at Wabasha, Minnesota on August 29th 2025. Photo belongs to Jeffrey Streiff.

Named after her namesake planet to protect it from being undermined. Today we say Happy Birthday to the Pretty Cure of Wind and represents the breath and spirit that give life to this planet: Asumi Fuurin / Cure Earth of Healin Good Pretty Cure!

Father and Son Saturday. BNSF ES44AC-H 1776 tows Santa Fe SD45-2 5704 showing two liveries from 50 years apart as they pass Springfield, Missouri on the Thayer North Subdivision bound for North Carolina on August 10th 2026. Photo belongs to Christian Schnake.

What once served the heart of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Railway class H streetcar 1201 and Pacific Electric blimp 418 idle at the Southern California Railway Museum on April 19th 2026. My own photo.

With VIA Rail recently announcement their acquisition of Stadler Diesels, this ultimately means that few remaining F40PH's on their respective railroads will be replaced soon.

F40PH Friday. Amtrak F40PHR 315 (Now reserved by the Nevada Southern Railway awaiting shipment) and two more units are nearing St Paul, Minnesota as they approach the twin cities with the Empire Builder on January 16th 1993. Photo belongs to Paul Leach.

What if Super Smash Bros only had Magical Girls? Day 6 (Cutie Honey is Ness because both are civilians with psychic powers while Hibiki is Captain Falcon because of their cool looks) Who will be Jigglypuff and Peach?

Trailer on Flat Car Thursday. Conrail GP40-2 3303 and three more units are rounding Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania with a TOFC train on October 12th 1984. Photo belongs to Ron Lipsett under the collection of Andy Benfer.

Word is spreading that Metro North P32AC-DM 218 could become a heritage unit. What do you think 218 will honor? I say they repaint it back into its original 1995 livery. And before you say it: 203's blue stripes are rectangular while the original was triangular.

Could we see this livery return? Metro North P32AC-DM 218 is at speed with its northbound train near Manitou, New York on July 25th, 1999. 218 is rumored to be a heritage unit. Will this livery come back? Photo belongs to Doug Kroll.

Most relatable meme representing Stardust Crusaders:

Trestle Tuesday. Sounder F59PHI 904 leads a Sounder commuter train over the trestle at Tacoma, Washington approaching Freighthouse Square on February 15th 2013. Photo belongs to J Fischer.

Five Semiquincentennial engines: RBMN 1776, ATSF 5704, W&LE 1776, BNSF 1776 and CPKC 1776 are all together as they approach their destination which is Spencer, North Carolina foreshadowing the big event in 10 days. Photo is from hertitageunits.com.

The Saratoga Cornith and Hudson Railway saved a former Lehigh Valley GP38-2, that being CP 7309 (Originally D&H 7309, Nee LV 322) from CPKFC... I uhh mean CPKC becoming the first short hood GP38-2 in preservation!