Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train awaits new crew at Del Rio, Texas, in October 1988. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-081-01
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest rumbles across Pecos River high bridge west of Del Rio, Texas, in July 1986. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-081-06
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad Trailer On Flat Car freight train departs Shumla siding (west of Del Rio, Texas) in October 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-081-08
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train departs Shumla siding (west of Del Rio, Texas) in October 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-081-10
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad stack train departing Shumla siding (west of Del Rio, Texas) in October 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-081-11
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train crossing dry creek near Langtry, Texas, in February 1986. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-082-07
West of Langtry, Texas, Southern Pacific Railroad's route enters rugged terrain with deep cuts as shown in here and in following three images from April 1985. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-082-08
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad stack train coils through rugged country of West Texas region near Langtry in April 1985. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-082-09
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train winds through series of cuts and fills west of Langtry, Texas, in April 1985. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-082-11
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad stack train, carrying extra units for power balance, approaches Sanderson, Texas, crew change in September 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-083-02
Headend crew climbs aboard Southern Pacific Railroad locomotive at Sanderson, Texas, for run to Del Rio in August 1986. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-083-03
Eastward view of Sanderson, Texas, area with eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad Trailer On Flat Car freight train departing (town is behind locomotives) in October 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-083-07
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad intermodal train departs Marathon, Texas, in late afternoon of April 1985. Mountains in right background are in Big Bend National Park. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-083-09
Distant view from moving vehicle imparts motion to eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train of hoppers approaching Marathon, Texas, in April 1985. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-083-12
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train approaches Lennox siding (east of Alpine, Texas) in October 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-084-02
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest waits in Strobel siding west of Alpine, Texas, (milepost refers to Houston) in April 1986. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-084-04
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad stack train (American President Lines) at Strobel siding near Alpine, Texas, in February 1986. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-084-06
"While waiting in freezing air for previous image, I realized that rails are not only necessary but also artistic. The back story - my traveling companion knew a Southern Pacific Railroad crewman from Alpine so he asked him to call the SP dispatcher in San Antonio, Texas, about 5am to see if the stack train was on schedule for daylight arrival, since we did not want to get out and wait in the cold if there was no train. Fortunately, everything broke right." February 1986. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-084-08
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest climbs hill at Strobel siding east of Alpine, Texas, in April 1985. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-084-09
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest pulls into yard at Sanderson, Texas, near sunset in August 1986. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-084-12
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train holds main at Longfellow siding west of Sanderson, Texas, in October 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-085-01
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest heads downgrade from Paisano Summit toward Alpine, Texas, in August 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-085-02
Westbound Amtrak Sunset Limited passenger train nears Paisano Summit behind Southern Pacific unit after one of its GE locomotives failed in June 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-085-06
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest struggles toward Paisano Summit near dusk in October 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-085-07
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest starts downhill run after cresting Paisano Summit (above last unit) in May 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-085-08
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest slides downhill from summit toward Alpine, Texas, in May 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-085-11
Quartette of GE B-39 locomotives leads a Southern Pacific Railroad stack train over Paisano crest in Alpine, Texas, in September 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-086-02
GE B-39 locomotives lead a Southern Pacific Railroad stack train downgrade from Paisano Summit in Alpine, Texas, in September 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-086-03
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train pulls to a halt in siding at Paisano Summit in late afternoon at Alpine, Texas, in October 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-086-04
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest approaches Paisano Summit in August 1984. Man near cab was personal friend of photographer and his traveling companion. "Once he saw us perched at top of hill, he wanted to give us a wave. We often bunked in his home in Sanderson, Texas." Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-086-08
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad intermodal train climbs toward Paisano Summit at Alpine, Texas, in August 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-086-11
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad intermodal train climbs toward Paisano summit in early morning at Alpine, Texas, in September 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-087-01
Locomotive moves at the west end of Paisano siding: An eastbound train has lost one of its five units, and the dispatcher has decided to swap a unit with a westbound on the siding. Here the five westbound units wait for those from the eastbound train in October 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-087-02
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train is ready for departure but eastbound still awaits a signal in October 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-087-04
Early morning finds an eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train meeting counterpart at Quebec siding west of Valentine, Texas, in February 1986. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-087-11
"My traveling companion and I had an unusual opportunity to assist the diligent crew members that operated the Southern Pacific Railroad trains we documented in July 1986. While pacing a westbound train west of Marfa, Texas, we observed a coupler knuckle break on one of the cars. Fortunately, we were able to ferry two crew members and their tools back to the car. Here we see the broken knuckle being replaced. By assisting the crew for about an hour, we saved them from having to walk back and forth from the head end (two or more miles). This would have shut down the main line." Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-087-12
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train crosses main street of Marfa, Texas, under light showers while courthouse basks in sunlight in July 1986. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-088-01
Active ranch horses have no interest in westbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest freight train west of Valentine, Texas, in April 1985. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-088-03
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train climbs grade toward Alpine, Texas, in September 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-088-08
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest pulls out of Paisano siding (west of Alpine, Texas) near dusk in July 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-088-11
Eastward view of Southern Pacific Railroad's classification yard in El Paso, Texas, with main line in left background in April 1981. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-089-02
Tucumcari-bound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train pulls out of El Paso, Texas, in afternoon in April 1981. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-089-04
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train crosses Rio Grande as it enters El Paso, Texas, in April 1981 over a bridge built by El Paso and Southwestern Railroad. The parallel bridge (at top) was built by SP. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-089-05
Tucson-bound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest freight train crossing Rio Grande at El Paso, Texas, in early morning of April 1981. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-089-07
Busy morning in El Paso, Texas, finds two Southern Pacific Railroad westbound freight trains ready to depart in April 1981. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-089-08
Classic low-angle front view of Southern Pacific Railroad's no. 4449 steam locomotive at Marathon, Texas, in May 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-089-11
Initial inspection of Southern Pacific Railroad's no. 4449 locomotive at Del Rio, Texas, after tender coupler pin failed on westbound trip in June 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-090-02
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad passenger train led by 4-8-4 steam locomotive no. 4449 at work on grades west of Langtry, Texas, in June 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-090-03
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad passenger train leaves cut and heads toward wide open country of west Langtry, Texas, in June 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-090-05
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad passenger train climbs toward Paisano Summit in Alpine, Texas, in June 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-090-07
Kansas City-bound Southern Pacific Railroad stack train changes crews at Tucamcari, New Mexico, in April 1988. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-090-10
Northbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train prepares to depart Los Tonas, New Mexico (south of Tucumcari), after meeting stack train in April 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-091-03
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad units on southbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest reach crest of Arroyo Pintada (south of Santa Rosa, New Mexico) in April 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-091-05
Southbound Southern Pacific Railroad auto train climbs curved route on south side of Arroyo Pintada (south of Santa Rosa, New Mexico) in April 1988. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-091-07
Southbound Southern Pacific Railroad auto train splits semaphores (mileage on signal for Los Angeles, California) south of Vaughn, New Mexico, in April 1988. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-091-09
Northbound Southern Pacific Railroad container train approaches Duran, New Mexico, in April 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-092-01
Southbound Southern Pacific Railroad "Blue Streak Merchandise" train climbs grade toward Corona, New Mexico, in April 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-092-05
Southbound Southern Pacific Railroad "Blue Streak Merchandise" train (on right) meets counterpart at Tularosa, New Mexico, in April 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-092-07
Southbound Southern Pacific Railroad "Blue Streak Merchandise" train approaches Tularosa, New Mexico, in April 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-092-08
Like monks with bowed heads, Southern Pacific Railroad semaphores in New Mexico wait for next train to arouse from their rest in April 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-092-10
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad stack train near Carrizozo, New Mexico, in April 1988, presents an unusual time capsule involving three eras of railroading. The signals were far beyond their expected lifetime, while the caboose was nearing its end. But the long, articulated stack cars were in their infancy, and now represent the standard form of general freight haulage. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-092-12
Southbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest freight train passing peak near Oscura, New Mexico (south of Carrizozo), in April 1987. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-093-02
Eastbound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train near Bowman, California, on climb to Donner Summit in April 1972. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-093-09
Westbound Southern Pacific Railroad manifest freight train passes Emigrant Gap en route to Roseville, California, in April 1972. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-093-10
Gradient lessens as Southern Pacific Railroad manifest freight train nears end of its run from Sparks, Nevada, to Roseville, California, in April 1972. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-094-01
Los Angeles-bound Southern Pacific Railroad freight train approaches Colton yard via recently completed Palmdale Cutoff near San Bernardino, California, in September 1968. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-094-02
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad helper crew prepares to couple to eastbound freight train in yard at Minturn, Colorado, in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-094-03
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train departs yard in Minturn, Colorado, behind six units for climb to Tennessee Pass in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-094-04
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train is in full throttle as it departs yard at Minturn, Colorado, in June 1975. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-094-06
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad helper units arrive at home base (Minturn, Colorado) as sun shines through the valley in June 1975. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-094-11
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train climbs through Mitchell siding near Minturn, Colorado, in June 1975. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-095-01
Westbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train on S-curve near Mitchell siding as it descends from Tennessee Pass in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-095-03
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train navigates Eagle River Canyon en route from Minturn, Colorado, to Tennessee Pass in June 1975. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-095-08
Setting sun highlights eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train toiling toward Tennessee Pass in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-095-09
Westbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad local freight train descends from Tennessee Pass en route to Minturn, Colorado, in June 1975. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-095-11
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad coal train approaches Buena Vista, Colorado, en route to Pueblo in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-096-03
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train struggles upgrade two miles from Tennessee Pass in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-096-08
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad coal train approaches summit tunnel on Tennessee Pass in June 1981. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-096-09
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad coal train with mid-train helper locomotives approaches summit tunnel on Tennessee Pass in June 1981. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-096-10
Westbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad coal empties, led by eight units (some helpers), negotiates S-curve near Mitchell siding in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-096-12
Southbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train at sunset south of Leadville, Colorado, in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-097-02
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad's RIo Grande Zephyr passenger train near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-097-03
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train coils through Glenwood Canyon, Colorado, in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-097-04
Southbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad local freight train rolling downgrade near Leadville, Colorado, in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-097-08
Southbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad manifest freight train heading downgrade near Leadville, Colorado, in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-097-09
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train holds main at Walcott siding for a meet with a westbound train with Colorado River Canyon as backdrop in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-097-11
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train approaches west portal of Moffat Tunnel (near Irving, Colorado) in August 1969. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-098-03
Westbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train slips through short bore at Pinecliffe, Colorado, in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-098-05
Westbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad's Rio Grande Zephyr passenger train nears Bond, Colorado, in July 1980. Train will cross over to left line, which leads to Dotsero Cutoff and route to Salt Lake City, Utah. Right side main heads northwestward to Craig, Colorado. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-098-08
Salt Lake City-bound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train approaches Bond, Colorado, in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-098-09
Eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad freight train coils through S-curve approaching Pinecliffe, Colorado, in July 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-099-01
Eastbound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway freight train climbs upgrade toward Scholle siding east of yard in Belen, New Mexico, in June 1985. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-099-09
Eastbound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway manifest freight train climbs through S-curve as it nears Scholle siding west of yard in Belen, New Mexico, in June 1985. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-099-12
Sandia mountains near Albuquerque, New Mexico, provide backdrop for eastbound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway manifest freight train a few miles east of Belen yard in June 1985. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-100-01
Westbound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway auto parts train on downgrade east of yard in Belen, New Mexico, in June 1985. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-100-02
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway empty reefer train (note open ice bunker hatchers) heads west from Clovis, New Mexico, for another load of perishables in August 1984. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-100-04
A pair of GE locomotives head north from Palmer Lake, Colorado, with a short Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway freight train for Denver in June 1981. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-100-07
Denver-bound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway manifest freight train is in full throttle as it heads into siding at Palmer Lake, Colorado, in late afternoon to meet Burlington Northern train in June 1981. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-100-08
Eastbound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway freight train approaches Cajon Summit in June 1968. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-100-09
Westbound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway freight train crests Cajon Summit in June 1968. End of train exceeds camera field. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-100-10
Eastbound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway coal empties start climb to Cajon Summit in June 1968. Note, SP Palmdale line above train. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-100-11
Eastbound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway empty coal train (right) gets help from empty grain train on climb to Cajon Summit in June 1968. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-100-12
Eastbound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway empty coal train approaches Cajon Summit in June 1968. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-101-01
Eastbound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway empty grain train shoves empty coal train toward Cajon Summit in June 1968. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-101-02
Eastward view of Cajon Summit as a pair of Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway freight trains meet in June 1968. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-101-03
Pioneering Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway EMD F-units rest between shifts at Carlsbad, New Mexico, in August 1988. Their role was to move cuts of molten sulfur tank cars to Clovis for transfer to Houston, Texas, in long trains with mid-train helpers. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-101-08
Eastbound Western Pacific Railroad freight train climbs toward Keddie, California, in April 1972. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-102-01
Eastbound Western Pacific Railroad freight train crosses Feather River Canyon near Keddie, California, in April 1972. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-102-02
Eastbound Western Pacific Railroad freight train crosses Feather River as it approaches Keddie, California, in April 1972. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-102-03
Westbound Western Pacific Railroad freight train crosses Feather River at Keddie, California, in April 1972. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-102-04
Westbound Western Pacific Railroad freight train passes Burlington Northern Railroad counterpart in Feather River Canyon near Twain, California, in April 1972. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-102-05
Westbound Western Pacific Railroad freight train in Feather River Canyon near Pulga siding in April 1972. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-102-07
Westbound Western Pacific Railroad freight train passing Pulga siding in Feather River Canyon in April 1972. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-102-08
Oakland-bound Burlington Northern Railroad freight train near Poe, California, behind a mix of units (CB&Q, NP, SP&S) in April 1972. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-102-09
Westbound Union Pacific Railroad freight train with U50C locomotive no. 5027 awaits signal at Fremont, Nebraska, in June 1973. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-103-01
Westbound Union Pacific Railroad freight train passes a long coal train led by U50C locomotive no. 5010 at western edge of Fremont, Nebraska, in June 1973. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-103-04
Westbound Union Pacific Railroad freight train departs Cheyenne, Wyoming, on foggy day in June 1975. Main line of CB&Q is barely visible in background. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-103-08
Westbound Union Pacific Railroad freight train traverses downtown Omaha, Nebraska, in June 1973. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-103-10
Eastbound Union Pacific Railroad manifest freight train led by U50C locomotive no. 5005 heads toward Omaha, Nebraska, in late afternoon of June 1973. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-104-01
Westbound Union Pacific Railroad manifest crests California's Cajon Pass behind two DDA40X units in June 1968. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-104-02
Pair of Burlington Northern Railroad Geeps lead local freight train away from yard in St. Paul, Minnesota, in May 1975. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-104-04
Southbound Burlington Northern Railroad freight train passes Dayton's Bluff en route to yard in St. Paul, Minnesota, in May 1975. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-104-05
Westbound Burlington Northern Railroad manifest freight train crosses Missouri River at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, in June 1973. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-104-10
Westbound Burlington Northern Railroad manifest freight train crosses Missouri River at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, in June 1973. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-104-12
Southbound Burlington Northern Railroad freight train emerges from tunnel near passenger terminal in Seattle, Washington, in August 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-105-04
Eastbound Chicago and North Western Railway freight train passes Dennison, Iowa, on a late afternoon of June 1973 (using left hand main). Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-105-10
Eastbound Chicago and North Western Railway freight train approaching Le Grande, Iowa, in June 1973. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-105-11
Westbound Chicago and North Western Railway freight train passes Le Grande, Iowa, in June 1973. View through wooden bridge. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-106-01
Eastbound Chicago and North Western Railway freight train passes productive agricultural field near Tama, Iowa, in June 1973. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-106-05
Soo Line Railroad SD40 on turntable at Thief River Falls, Minnesota, in July 1977. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-106-07
Soo Line Railroad freight train arrives at interchange yard in Noyes, Minnesota, in July 1977. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-106-11
Southbound Canadian Pacific Railway freight train arrives in Noyes, Minnesota, while Soo Line Railroad crew takes a break in July 1977. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-106-12
Soo Line Railroad crew work on switching duties after Canadian Pacific Railway crew has parked their grain train and wyed the engines in July 1977. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-107-03
Westbound Soo Line Railroad freight train prepares to depart Shoreham Yard in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in May 1975. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-107-05
Westbound F45 leads Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad freight train as it ducks under Chicago Great Western Railway line at Melbourne, Iowa, in June 1973. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-107-09
Eastbound Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad freight train approaches Melbourne, Iowa, in June 1973. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-107-11
Southbound Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad freight train approaches yard in St. Paul, Minnesota, in May 1975. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-108-03
Southbound Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad auto train passes outbound run at Dayton's Bluff yard in St. Paul, Minnesota, in May 1975. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-108-06
Eastbound Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad manifest arrives in yard at St. Paul, Minnesota, in May 1975. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-108-07
Southbound Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Trailer On Flat Car freight train departs Omaha, Nebraska, on run to Lincoln in June 1973. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-108-10
Northbound British Columbia Railway excursion train leaves Vancouver, British Columbia, on daily round trip to Squamish in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-109-02
Southbound British Columbia Railway excursion train en route to North Vancouver, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-109-05
Southbound British Columbia Railway excursion train skirts waterfront en route to North Vancouver, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-118-09
British Columbia Railway extra freight train no. 725 north slips through narrow cut near Brandywine Falls, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-109-07
British Columbia Railway freight train extra no. 725 north plows along near Alta Lake, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-109-08
British Columbia Railway extra freight train no. 725 north climbs upgrade at Green River bridge in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-109-09
Northbound British Columbia Railway extra freight train no. 725 north struggles upgrade near Spetch, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-109-10
Southbound British Columbia Railway freight train no. 16 skirts edge of Gates Lake near Birken, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-109-12
Southbound British Columbia Railway freight train no. 16 passes Gates Lake near Birken, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-110-01
Southbound British Columbia Railway freight train no. 16 crosses Green River en route to West Vancouver, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-110-02
This view of Cheakamus Canyon (north of Pemberton, British Columbia) was a good hike off the highway, but well worth it. However, the light level was so low that the images are marginal. Here is a northbound British Columbia Railway freight train with two sets of power in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-110-06
This image of a southbound British Columbia Railway passenger train in June 1978, was made a hundred feet or so from the previous photo. The highway was near the horizontal line in upper right of image. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-110-07
British Columbia Railway passenger train no. 2 arrives at Squamish, British Columbia, at dusk in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-110-09
Westward view of British Columbia Railway freight train departing Lillooet, British Columbia, on run to North Vancouver in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-110-12
British Columbia Railway passenger train no. 1 approaches its destination of Lillooet, British Columbia, in June 1978. Seton Lake in background. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-111-01
British Columbia Railway Rail Diesel Car passenger train awaits departure from Lillooet, British Columbia. Ahead is a 158-mile trip to North Vancouver in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-111-02
Northbound British Columbia Railway freight train (headed for Williams Lake) climbs grade from Lillooet, British Columbia, toward Pavillion Loop (20 miles west) in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-111-03
Northbound British Columbia Railway freight train climbs grade from Lillooet, British Columbia, toward Pavillion Loop in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-111-04
Westbound British Columbia Railway freight train climbs grade toward Pavillion Loop in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-111-06
Sunlit scene of British Columbia Railway units and freight train consist on both sides of canyon in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-111-08
Framed by tunnel, observation car of Canadian Pacific Railway's Canadian passenger train heads to Vancouver, British Columbia, waterfront station after train was wyed at freight yard in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-111-09
Eastbound Canadian Pacific Railway's Canadian passenger train prepares to depart Vancouver, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-111-11
Eastbound Canadian Pacific Railway freight train south of Spences Bridge, British Columbia, in late afternoon of June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-111-12
Canadian Pacific Railway coal train rumbles westward beside Thompson River at Spences Bridge, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-112-01
Eastbound Canadian Pacific Railway extra freight train at Spences Bridge, British Columbia, in late afternoon of June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-112-05
Southbound Canadian Pacific Railway local freight train en route from Spences Bridge, British Columbia, to Merritt in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-112-09
Southbound Canadian Pacific Railway local en route from Spences Bridge, British Columbia, to Merritt in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-112-11
Westbound Canadian Pacific Railway local freight train departs Newport, Vermont, behind four MLW locomotives in July 1981. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-113-02
Two Canadian Pacific Railway freight trains meet at Sutton, Quebec, in July 1981 (national boundary at front of locomotive). Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-113-05
Westbound Canadian Pacific Railway coal train approaches Lytton, British Columbia, in June 1978. Note Canadian National Railway freight train in distant shadows. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-113-06
Eastbound Canadian National Railway empty grain train nears Boston Bar, British Columbia, in June 1978. Canadian Pacific Railway train hugs west bank of Fraser River. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-113-07
Eastbound Canadian National Railway empty grain train passes station in Boston Bar, British Columbia, in June 1978. Operator is trackside for inspection. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-113-08
Eastbound Canadian National Railway empty grain train north of Boston Bar, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-113-09
Eastbound Canadian National Railway Trailer On Flat Car freight train approaches Boston Bar, British Columbia, in June 1978. Parallel Canadian Pacific Railway line is on west bank of Fraser River. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-113-10
Eastbound Canadian National Railway Trailer On Flat Car freight train crosses bridge north of Boston Bar, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-113-11
Eastbound Canadian National Railway Trailer On Flat Car freight train crosses Fraser River near Lytton, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-114-02
Eastbound Canadian National Railway Trailer On Flat Car freight train near Boston Bar, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-114-05
Fraser River Canyon sees a pair of westbound grain trains (Canadian National Railway on left and Canadian Pacific Railway on right) near Boston Bar, British Columbia, in June 1978. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-114-07
Westbound Boston and Maine Railroad freight train prepares to depart yard in East Deerfield, Massachusetts, on a foggy day in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-114-08
Boston and Maine Railroad ballast train waits in distance for northbound Central Vermont train to depart from yard in East Deerfield, Massachusetts, with interchange traffic in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-114-11
Five Geeps with an eastbound Boston and Maine freight train arrive at yard in East Deerfield, Massachusetts, in early morning in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-115-02
Boston and Maine Railroad switcher works eastbound freight train as westbound freight train enters yard at East Deerfield, Massachusetts, in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-115-06
Westbound Boston and Maine Railroad freight train passes tower as it departs from yard in East Deerfield, Massachusetts, in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-115-08
Southbound Boston and Maine Railroad local freight train approaches Springfield, Massachusetts, in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-115-11
Eastbound Maine Central Railroad freight train eases out of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on 130-mile run to Portland, Maine, in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-116-02
Eastbound Maine Central Railroad freight train on upgrade east of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-116-03
Eastbound Maine Central Railroad freight train picks up orders at Miles Pond, New Hampshire, on June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-116-04
Eastbound Maine Central Railroad freight train crawls past depot at Crawford Notch, New Hampshire, after a long climb in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-116-05
Eastbound Maine Central Railroad freight train squeezes through cut at White Mountains summit in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-116-06
Northbound Maine Central Railroad freight train passes Rigby Yard tower at Portland, Maine, in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-116-09
Eastbound Maine Central Railroad local freight train slows for ball signal at Berlin, New Hampshire, in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-116-10
Southbound Maine Central Railroad local freight train switches at Gorham, New Hampshire, in June 1980. Bridge crosses Androscoggin River. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-116-12
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad locomotive lineup at Oak Field, Maine, in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-117-03
Southbound Bangor and Aroostook Railroad freight train passes depot as it departs Oak Field, Maine, in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-117-05
Crew of southbound Bangor and Aroostook Railroad freight train gets aboard at Oak Field, Maine, in June 1980. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-117-07
Eastbound Central Railroad of New Jersey manifest freight train passes Delaware and Hudson Railway freight train at Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in May 1968. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-118-02
Half-dozen EMD GP-series locomotives power an eastbound Erie Lackawanna Railroad coal train east of Scranton, Pennsylvania, in May 1968. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-118-04
Freight train departs Hagerstown, Maryland, for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with mixed Reading-Western Maryland power in August 1970. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-118-05
Western Maryland Railway local freight train approaches Hagerstown, Maryland, in August 1970. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-118-07
Western Maryland Railway operator at Union Bridge, Maryland, steps outside to inspect eastbound freight train in August 1970. Photograph by J. Parker Lamb, © 2017, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Lamb-02-118-08
