The Diesel Shop
SAL #4031 was the last of ten 1500-hp EMD F3As the railroad purchased to increase the horsepower rating of its FT freight sets. Photo taken at Howard Yard in Augusta, GA during January 1948. (Warren L. Calloway photo)

Seaboard Air Line -- Home to a colorful mix of passenger and freight locomotives, the Seaboard Air Line was a fan favorite, especially its extensive roster of first-generation motive power. Thanks to Warren L. Calloway a two-part photo survey is possible. The first segment focuses on: Passenger and Freights Cabs. Sperry Rail Service -- Ever since its first commercial rail detector car appeared in 1928, the name "Sperry" has been synonymous with rail inspection technology, both here and abroad. The company's diverse fleet of "safety yellow"-painted equipment is depicted in a two-part photo survey beginning this month. Follow the link to Rail Integrity Safeguard. . Locomotive Spotlight -- Three or four times a year different locomotive models are featured; these photo-intensive surveys highlight products from all of the major builders, plus a few others. The collection can be viewed at Locomotive Profiles. 250th anniversary -- The roster of diesel and steam locomotives custom-painted and patched to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States currently stands at 88. A year-to-date profile can be seen here.

In the Queue: December -- Seaboard Air Line (Part 2) December -- AEX Two-tier Locomotive Fleet January -- Michigan's "Dragon Queens" February -- "The Circuit"