I am a life-long student of railroading, and for the past 40 plus years, a professional railroader with Chicago & North Western Transportation Company and Union Pacific Railroad Company. During that time, I have taken a number of railroad photos which I intend to post as they are digitized. I like midwestern railroads in general, and Chicago railroads in particular. I am also a big fan of mountain railroads, especially CSX's Mountain Sub and I go out of my way to shoot ex B&O CPL signals. In the west, I enjoy UP's Overland Route in Wyoming and Utah and the Salt Lake Route between Salt Lake City and LA . Unless otherwised noted, all photos posted herein were taken by me and I reserve all rights. Use or reproduction of same is expressly prohibited unless I grant written permission. Comply, or I will cut you into little pieces.
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- JoinedNovember 2007
- OccupationRailroader
- HometownEvanston, IL
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I too am a student of railroading. I never had exposure to the real thing other than lineside observation so my knowledge is limited. I have read many, many books on a variety of RR topics. I can honestly say they all fall short compared to question and answer sessions with Doug. In addition to presenting simply as… Read more
I too am a student of railroading. I never had exposure to the real thing other than lineside observation so my knowledge is limited. I have read many, many books on a variety of RR topics. I can honestly say they all fall short compared to question and answer sessions with Doug. In addition to presenting simply astonishing photographs he has a remarkable ability to get to the point. He can explain RR concepts I can find no answer to anywhere else. I have learned more from him in a short period of time than I have in literally decades of study. I have to deliberately not annoy him with endless questions. Quite Sincerely, Pete Mottershead
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