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This website is dedicated to five very important people. The first two are my father and grandfather whose interest in photography, travel, transportation and trains led me to where I am today. In fact, you will find a few images on the site that were taken by them.

Third on the list is my "railfan compatriot" Perry Templeton, whose friendship is like gold and whose never ending admiration for anything railroads and trains is a pleasure to be around. Fourth is my 6 (soon to be 7) year old grandson Maddox who just the other day asked me "paw-paw when can we go to Hammond to see the real trains again and when can we go see the model trains?" Last, but certainly not the least, is my wife who is not only my traveling companion, but also recorder of engine numbers and counter of cars, as well as "writer down" of dates, times, locations, mileposts, etc., etc. of almost every train and railroad I photograph.

I received a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Diesel/Mechanical Technology with a strong minor in Business and Transportation at the University of Houston. The entire extent of my professional work career has been in or close to the railroad industry where I have worked line, staff and top management positions.

I am now "retired," but still active with consulting in the industry. In 2005 I formed my own company, FLBTRAIN, INC., as a way to process both the consulting I do, as well as the photo services I offer.

As for my photographic background it has basically been learning on my own, without any "formal" training. It has mainly been through experimentation and the "school of hard knocks." One important lesson I have learned is "don't take the picture because you think someone else will like it, take it because you like it." I take my pictures and do my photography work because it is fun for me. As well, as much as trying to take "technically correct" photos, I also want my work to tell a story.

There are a couple of "special" sub-categories and galleries in this site. One is the Sub-Category "I've Been Working On The Railroad," which traces, in pictures, my over 40 years as a professional railroader. The other is the Gallery "Some Favorites" which displays several of my favorite railroad scenes. If you watch the slideshow on my Homepage (above) you will see the "Favorites."

Another important Sub-Category is Consulting. Consulting covers, in pictures and narrative, some of my consulting experience and work. Please contact me if you are interested in any of the railroad and railroad customer services I offer. This category - gallery is just an infant and will be growing, as the others are, as time goes on.

On March 3, 2013 I added a new Category - Gallery "Forrest's Other Pix, with the new Gallery named "People' Places & Things." I hope you enjoy these images reflecting some of my travels and photo experiences.

As well as selling my images to calendar, book and magazine publishers, I also offer slide scanning (over 100,000 of my grandfather's, father's and my slides that I am working on) services, photo printing, screen saver CDs, and "slide" show presentations such as PowerPoint and Keynote.

This site is not anywhere close to being completed. To the contrary, it will continue to evolve and grow as I update, add to, and re-arrange categories, sub categories, galleries and images. Some galleries may, at this time only have a few images in them. They will grow. With 50,000+/- slides yet to scan, you can imagine that there will not only be images added to galleries, but also new galleries and sub categories go up on the site. Please come back often to see how the things have changed.

Keep in mind that many of the images, as 35mm slides and some prints, were photographed 20, 30, 40 or more years ago. It has been a challenge and a learning curve to process some of them to the point where I feel they look "professional" enough to install on the site. I am still working with many images to insure they are a quality product. Every slide I scan may offer an opportunity to learn and get better.

Most of the images have fairly detailed captions with them. Likewise, many of the Galleries also have a narrative describing the scenes on display. As well as the scene's technical information (location, date, time, railroad, etc.), much of the caption and gallery information is from my own work and photographic experience. Please contact me via email if you have questions about a slide or print, a digital image, the caption information or just want to communicate about railroading, trains or photography.

Any and all comments, recommendations and input are welcome.

All images are for sale.

Thank you for visiting my site. Please browse to your heart's content.

Thanks. Enjoy and stay SAFE.

Forrest Becht
FLBTRAIN, INC.

PS - incidentally, from time-to-time, if you look closely, you will see me in some the pictures. Enjoy.........

Galleries

Some Favorites :

Some Favorites

Updated: May 15, 2013 9:47pm EDT

People, Places & Things :

People, Places & Things

Updated: Apr 29, 2013 10:45pm EDT

Sunrise, Sunset :

Sunrise, Sunset

Updated: Sep 25, 2012 1:37pm EDT

Winter Time :

Winter Time

Updated: Jan 16, 2013 12:35pm EDT

EMD's 50th Birthday :

EMD's 50th Birthday

Updated: Sep 19, 2012 9:35pm EDT

New York Central : The New York Central was my first professional railroad experience when, after graduating in 1965 from the University of Houston with a degree in Diesel/Mechanical Technology and Business, I was hired to be a Special Inspector in the Quality Control Department at Central's Collinwood Diesel Shops just east of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. I was with NYC for about 6 months before taking a leave of absence to serve as an officer in the U. S. Army Transportation Corps. The leave of absence I took would have allowed me to have a position when I returned from my military duty. However, by the time that came, the PC merger was in the process of becoming a real disaster. In doing some checking I determined that it would be better for me just to "move on." I will, however, always thank and be indebted to Ed White, CMO - Locomotives NYC who hired me, for giving me the opportunity to begin my railroad career.

New York Central

The New York Central was my first professional railroad experience whe ...

Updated: Dec 22, 2012 1:19pm EDT

U. S. Army & Viet Nam : I was in the ROTC at the University of Houston and commissioned as a 2nd LT in the U. S. Army when I graduated. In March, 1966 I went on active duty stationed at the home of the Transportation Corps, Ft. Eustis, Virginia. How I got there and then my assignments going forward is an interesting story. I was originally assigned to be in the Corps of Engineers. After writing several letters explaining my interest and employment in the field of transportation, specifically railroading, the Army reassigned me to the Transportation Corps. Once at Ft. Eustis I was able to be assigned as a railroad detachment commander. My unit was the 525th Rail Detachment and we were attached to the last active railroad battalion in the Army - the 714th TBROS&DE (Transportation Battalion Operating Steam and Diesel Electric). I took the 525h to Viet Nam where our job was to coordinate rail transportation movements from the Port of Saigon to Long Binh, Bien Hoa Airbase, Dian (base camp of the 1st Infantry Division) and Xuan Loc (base camp of the 11th Armored Cavalry). All the consignees received construction materials and a variety of other commodities. When my Viet Nam tour was completed I returned to Ft. Eustis as the Executive Officer of B Company (Maintenance) of the 714th until I was discharged from active duty.

U. S. Army & Viet Nam

I was in the ROTC at the University of Houston and commissioned as a 2 ...

Updated: Aug 02, 2012 8:39am EDT

Santa Fe : After my two years of active duty in the U. S. Transportation Corps, in 1968 I joined the Santa Fe Mechanical Department and was based in Topeka, Kansas. My Santa Fe career extended for about 14 years with stops in Kansas City (twice), Fort Madison, Iowa and Topeka (twice). I began my Santa Fe career as the first ever management trainee in the Mechanical Department. From that point I spent time in Industrial Engineering at the Car Shops In Topeka, Kansas. My next assignment was as an ASDE (Assistant Supervisor Diesel Engines) in Kansas City (Argentine Locomotive Shops) and then in Fort Madison. After 15 months of riding riding trains/locomotives as a troubleshooter, I returned to Argentine Locomotive Shops as a 2nd shift ramp foreman. Santa Fe made the decision to try one more time to make a go of the refrigerated traffic business. At that time I was assigned to the General Car Inspectors office in Topeka with my main responsibilities to design, implement and manage a data system to monitor the performance of Santa Fe's refrigerated fleet - both cars (MTCs) and vans. The system as designed was one of the first "total" data bases in the mechanical side of the railroad industry. In addition to the mechanical records for each piece of equipment we brought in movement history, waybills, Refrigeration Department line-of-road inspections, traffic data and claims. A complete picture was painted so that management could evaluate and make more informed decisions going forward. Remaining in Topeka at the Motive Power Building, home of the Mechanical Department staff, I was made a Department Head with the goal of designing a total Mechanical Department information system. I left the Santa Fe in 1981 to pursue a change in my railroading career from the Class Is to Short Line - as Chief Mechanical Officer of the Ann Arbor Railroad. The images in this Gallery reflect Santa Fe operations, equipment and my work experiences while I was there.

Santa Fe

After my two years of active duty in the U. S. Transportation Corps, i ...

Updated: May 20, 2013 1:50pm EDT

Annie : This site is dedicated to Jim Erickson, currently the President of the Annie, and the rest of the great Annie crew. When I was at the Ann Arbor Jim was in charge of the "boat" operations. Because I was based in Owosso and Jim in Frankfort/Elberta we didn't get to know each other real well. Since I left Annie and have had a chance to reflect on the time I was there, I have come to recognize the fine job Jim did. He has also become a good friend and we communicate every-now-and then. Also, the rest of the crew who were there when I was and may still be working away at keeping Annie running and profitable. Upon accepting an offer to be Chief Mechanical Officer of the Ann Arbor Railroad - henceforth called Annie - I moved to Owosso, MI in the Fall, 1981. The move from the Class I to the shortline side of the house was an eye opener for me. I remember when I first arrived in Owosso and went to the yard, my thoughts were "what did I get myself into?" However, it didn't take long for me to acquaint myself with shortline ways and shortline people. In fact, work really became fun again. Even though we operated Annie as a single railroad, to me it was actually split into 3 sections: 1 - the south end, from Toledo to Ann Arbor which was owned by Michigan Interstate Railway Company, 2 - the north end which went from Ann Arbor to Elberta/Frankfort and was owned by the State and operated by Michigan Interstate and 3 - the boats. As CMO I was mainly responsible for the railroad's mechanical operations. Those covered the locomotive and car shops in Owosso, plus a small roundhouse/servicing facility and car repair in Toledo. Annie's main traffic was foundry sand from the quarry in Yuma, automobile parts from a Ford plant in Ann Arbor, some cement from the plant in Dundee, the Jeep plant in Toledo, a Ford plant just outside Ann Arbor and the "boat traffic," much of which was paper from the plants in Wisconsin. The boat traffic was brought to us by the Green Bay & Western at Mantiwoc, WI. Annie operated 3 boats at the time. MS Viking was the newest and most used. It was propeller driven by 4 EMD 16 cylinder engines (basically the same engine found in an EMD locomotive at the time). The Arthur K. Atkinson was powered by 2 V20 Nordberg diesel engines. It was the 2nd of the 3 units to be operated. The last boat was the steam powered City of Milwaukee. The Milwaukee was laid up most of the 2 years I was with Annie, operating only a few days during that spell. In addition to the boats, Annie has some interesting main line motive power - EMD GP35s with Alco trucks equipped with GE traction motors. For me tying the 2 years together was the opportunity to work and get to know some really great railroad folks. In spite of all of the difficulties and distractions, the Annie "crew" got the job done. In 1983 after the State had ceased paying the subsidies to keep Michigan Interstate operating the north end of the Railroad, I found an opportunity that I just could not turn down. That was to go to Saudi Arabia under a contract with U. S. DOT as an advisor to SRO - the Saudi Railway Organization. That was to be the next chapter in my railroad life.

Annie

This site is dedicated to Jim Erickson, currently the President of the ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2013 8:17pm EDT

SRO : In Fall 1981 I was contracted by U. S. DOT to be an advisor to the Saudi Railways Organization - SRO - Dammam, Saudi Arabia. SRO was in the middle of final design of a new locomotive shop and needed some assistance from a person with a railroad mechanical background. They also were looking for a person who had computerization and train operations experience. I was able to fill their requirements. Before moving to Saudi we attended a 2 week training seminar at the State Department in DC in September. By October we were in Saudi. I was initially on a 2-year contract and extended when SRO requested that I stay another year. SRO's locomotive fleet appeared very much American. Besides EMD's there were only 6 French built FrancoRail CSE26-21s in service while I was there. Other than the extra air filters on the top of the engine's hood, the EMDs looked like typical GPs & SDs. The entire project and 3 years in Saudi was beyond expectation as far as interest, gained experience and great travel opportunities. If you are interested, you will find some the foreign railroad scenes I photographed on some of the trips through Europe in the Foreign Gallery when I get it "built."

SRO

In Fall 1981 I was contracted by U. S. DOT to be an advisor to the Sau ...

Updated: Sep 25, 2012 1:36pm EDT

Louisiana & Delta : Shortly after returning from Saudi in September 1986 I accepted the position of General Manager of the new shortline - Louisiana & Delta. GWI was acquiring some of SP's branch lines in Louisiana and I was responsible for staffing, equipment acquisition, training and starting up LDRR. I managed LDRR successfully for 14 years at which time I left and became General Manager of the Arizona Eastern in Globe, AZ.

Louisiana & Delta

Shortly after returning from Saudi in September 1986 I accepted the po ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2013 9:31pm EDT

Arizona Eastern : This Gallery is dedicated to Tom Schlosser, Gene Shepherd and "my kids" at the Arizona Eastern. In early 2002 Tom Schlosser, now passed, who was a great friend and associate, offered me the opportunity to be the General Manager of the Arizona Eastern (AZER). Along with several other railroads, RailAmerica was in the middle of acquiring AZER. Tom had himself only just joined RA as the Western Region VP and needed someone to take over GM duties in Globe. I took the reins in February 2002 and left there when I retired 3 years later in February 2005. It turned out to be one of the most fun filled, pleasurable and interesting phases of my career. We had our down days, like broken rail derailments (which always seemed to happen in the middle of the night) on 75# rail with no ties underneath. But there were also some great days and accomplishments, like moving over 50 unit trains of Ponderosa pine logs which resulted from the Sitgreaves NF fire of Fall 2002. To everyone's amazement we handled the logs without a major incident, only 1 single wheel derailment, and basically an on-schedule interchange of the logs to the UP at Bowie, AZ. In between we continued to provide Phelps-Dodge copper operations the best possible service at their Miami, AZ smelter and kept all of our other customers on plan. I'm sure that I could not have accomplished any of those without Tom's and Gene's support and the steady, dependable, every day work of the "kids."

Arizona Eastern

This Gallery is dedicated to Tom Schlosser, Gene Shepherd and "my kids ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2013 12:49pm EDT

Spring 2012 Trip : In April of this year we left for a 2 month trip with our 5th wheel trailer to, once again, railfan in the Fort Worth area, then work our way west to see former Santa Fe 4-8-4 3751, the UP in Las Vegas and "hit" the Transcon. A little snag in the schedule occurred when we had mechanical trouble on our way into Kingman, AZ. Because repairing the problem became an extended time, we had to cancel some of our stops. We did, however, have some great shooting, seeing the 3751 at Cadiz, CA and on the Arizona & California at Parker, AZ, lots of trains and time on the Transcon in Kingman, and several other stops on the way out and back. The first stop was in Saginaw, TX, north/northwest of Fort Worth. Saginaw is where the former Santa Fe Texas line from Chicago, Burlington/Burlington Northern Wichita Falls line and Rock Island/Katy line to El Reno intersect. In addition to the mainline freights you will see plenty of "yard action" with BNSF's North and Saginaw yards close by, plus BNSF runs a transfer between North and Alliance yards. There is also Amtrak's Heartland Flyer between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth. I am currently adding to the Saginaw section of the Gallery, as well as UP & Amtrak action in Sierra Blanca where the former SP Sunset Route and T&P El Paso lines come together in west Texas. Lordsburg, NM UP images will finish up the Gallery with the tail end being all BNSF Transcon action between Cadiz/Kingman and Amarillo. Enjoy...............

Spring 2012 Trip

In April of this year we left for a 2 month trip with our 5th wheel tr ...

Updated: Aug 22, 2012 10:15am EDT

Fall 2012 Trip :

Fall 2012 Trip

Updated: Apr 10, 2013 9:57am EDT

Pre Amtrak Passenger Trains :

Pre Amtrak Passenger Trains

Updated: Apr 05, 2013 8:32am EDT

Amtrak :

Amtrak

Updated: May 01, 2013 9:51pm EDT

City of Prineville RR : Shortly after retiring in 2005 I was contracted to be the interim General Manager of the City of Prineville Railroad in Prineville, OR. Besides being responsible for day-to-day operations, I was to help position the railroad to take on more business opportunities and assist the City Manager of Prineville in locating a full time GM. I successfully completed the mission approximately 4 months later.

City of Prineville RR

Shortly after retiring in 2005 I was contracted to be the interim Gene ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2012 5:32pm EDT

Hess Tank Cars : In May 2011 I was awarded a contract to inspect 963 tank cars being constructed by Union Tank Car in Alexandria, LA. The cars were being built for Hess Oil to be used for hauling sweet crude oil coming our of the Bakken shale oil fields in North Dakota. I successfully completed the assignment in March, 2012.

Hess Tank Cars

In May 2011 I was awarded a contract to inspect 963 tank cars being co ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2012 5:41pm EDT

Marble Falls Quarry : In 2006 I was chosen to assist the Capitol Aggregate - Marble Falls Quarry in the design of a loop track and facilities to load 100 car aggregate trains. Then in 2008 I returned to help the quarry implement operation of a leased locomotive for switching and loading cars. I also trained their crew in the proper and safe operation of the locomotive, as well as switching of rail cars.

Marble Falls Quarry

In 2006 I was chosen to assist the Capitol Aggregate - Marble Falls Qu ...

Updated: Aug 09, 2012 8:38am EDT

Port of Baton Rouge : I assisted the Port in writing the On-Track Safety program. On an annual basis I provide class and field training for the maintenance crews and an update to the crew's qualifications.

Port of Baton Rouge

I assisted the Port in writing the On-Track Safety program. On an ann ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2012 5:42pm EDT

BNSF 1995-1999 :

BNSF 1995-1999

Updated: May 15, 2013 9:46pm EDT

BNSF 2000 - 2004 :

BNSF 2000 - 2004

Updated: Mar 31, 2013 5:37pm EDT

BNSF 2005 - 2009 :

BNSF 2005 - 2009

Updated: Mar 28, 2013 6:46pm EDT

BNSF 2010 - 2011 :

BNSF 2010 - 2011

Updated: Dec 06, 2012 10:23pm EDT

BNSF 2012-2014 :

BNSF 2012-2014

Updated: May 06, 2013 1:01pm EDT

Union Pacific 1950 - 1973 :

Union Pacific 1950 - 1973

Updated: Apr 04, 2013 7:02pm EDT

Union Pacific 1974 - 1992 :

Union Pacific 1974 - 1992

Updated: Nov 26, 2012 6:21pm EDT

Union Pacific 1993 - 1999 :

Union Pacific 1993 - 1999

Updated: Mar 25, 2013 8:59pm EDT

Union Pacific 2000 - 2005 :

Union Pacific 2000 - 2005

Updated: May 20, 2013 9:19pm EDT

Union Pacific 2006 - 2008 :

Union Pacific 2006 - 2008

Updated: May 20, 2013 9:21pm EDT

Union Pacific 2009 :

Union Pacific 2009

Updated: May 20, 2013 9:22pm EDT

Union Pacific 2010 - 2013 :

Union Pacific 2010 - 2013

Updated: Apr 29, 2013 6:45pm EDT

Canadian National/CNIC :

Canadian National/CNIC

Updated: Mar 27, 2013 1:48pm EDT

Canadian Pacific/Soo Line :

Canadian Pacific/Soo Line

Updated: Jul 12, 2012 5:42pm EDT

CSX :

CSX

Updated: Apr 02, 2013 6:27pm EDT

Norfolk Southern :

Norfolk Southern

Updated: Apr 29, 2013 9:47am EDT

Commuter Operations :

Commuter Operations

Updated: Mar 28, 2013 11:30am EDT

Apache :

Apache

Updated: Sep 12, 2012 3:54pm EDT

Arkansas & Missouri :

Arkansas & Missouri

Updated: Jul 14, 2012 6:26pm EDT

Copper Basin :

Copper Basin

Updated: Mar 22, 2013 6:37pm EDT

Fort Worth & Western :

Fort Worth & Western

Updated: Jul 14, 2012 6:24pm EDT

Little Rock & Western :

Little Rock & Western

Updated: Sep 12, 2012 4:00pm EDT

North Carolina & Virginia :

North Carolina & Virginia

Updated: Mar 24, 2013 9:35pm EDT

Other Shortlines & Regionals :

Other Shortlines & Regionals

Updated: Apr 04, 2013 9:45am EDT

South Central Florida & US Sugars : In 1989 I was GM of the Louisiana & Delta and we were working with M. A. Patout, Patoutville, LA on the idea of a "cane train." Patout was very interested in using rail to bring harvested sugar cane to the mill for grinding. We knew that U. S. Sugars and the South Central Florida EXpress shortline railroad had a cane hauling operation. In fact, U. S. Sugars' policy at their mill in Clewiston, FL was that ALL sugar cane was transported by rail for grinding. Even if the sugar cane was grown in a field adjacent to the mill. The other interesting thing was that U. S. Sugars had their own railroad they used for bringing cane from their fields. I made 2 visits to Clewiston to meet with the mill, as well as the railroad managers and supervision. Although photography was not allowed in the area directly around the mill, I was able to take some pictures at transload sites and on the SCFE in the field. The scenes in this Gallery are a sampling of the images I took. A note on an image. The picture taken of the SCFE southbound SECL crossing the Caloosahatchie River at Moore Haven was published on the front cover of Railway Age when that magazine honored SCFE as Shortline of the Year.

South Central Florida & US Sugars

In 1989 I was GM of the Louisiana & Delta and we were working with M. ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2012 9:16pm EDT

Burlington :

Burlington

Updated: Mar 23, 2013 8:25pm EDT

Burlington Northern :

Burlington Northern

Updated: Apr 01, 2013 10:23am EDT

ConRail :

ConRail

Updated: Feb 07, 2013 9:40pm EDT

Elgin, Joliet & Eastern :

Elgin, Joliet & Eastern

Updated: Sep 12, 2012 3:58pm EDT

Frisco :

Frisco

Updated: Apr 01, 2013 1:15pm EDT

GTW/DTI/DTSL/CV :

GTW/DTI/DTSL/CV

Updated: Sep 12, 2012 3:59pm EDT

Green Bay & Western :

Green Bay & Western

Updated: Jun 28, 2012 4:35pm EDT

Gulf, Mobile & Ohio :

Gulf, Mobile & Ohio

Updated: Sep 04, 2012 9:25pm EDT

Illinois Central :

Illinois Central

Updated: Sep 18, 2012 10:02pm EDT

Kansas City Southern :

Kansas City Southern

Updated: May 17, 2013 12:40pm EDT

Katy :

Katy

Updated: Sep 04, 2012 9:58pm EDT

MidSouth :

MidSouth

Updated: Jun 28, 2012 4:40pm EDT

Milwaukee Road :

Milwaukee Road

Updated: Sep 04, 2012 9:27pm EDT

Missouri Pacific :

Missouri Pacific

Updated: Mar 25, 2013 11:34am EDT

Other Fallen Flags :

Other Fallen Flags

Updated: Mar 24, 2013 12:55pm EDT

Pennsylvania Railroad :

Pennsylvania Railroad

Updated: Jul 30, 2012 6:06pm EDT

Rio Grande :

Rio Grande

Updated: Aug 09, 2012 3:45pm EDT

Rock Island :

Rock Island

Updated: Mar 06, 2013 1:33pm EDT

Southern Pacific : This Gallery is dedicated to three persons. Being a diehard "Santa Fe man" I never thought that I'd get to meet, know, and work with great railroad men form Southern Pacific. I was mistaken. Rollin Bredenberg, Jack Jenkins and Ray Duplechain proved me wrong. These three were not only great railroaders, but also became good friends and associates. Thanks to each of them for their assistance, help and council when, as the General Manager, I was starting up and operating the Louisiana & Delta, a shortline comprised of several former SP branch lines in Louisiana.

Southern Pacific

This Gallery is dedicated to three persons. Being a diehard "Santa Fe ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2013 2:28pm EDT

Wisconsin Central :

Wisconsin Central

Updated: Jul 20, 2012 2:44pm EDT

NRHS-SELA : SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA CHAPTER - NRHS About The Chapter The Chapter, a member of the National Railway Historical Society, was established in 1967. We are headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, but have members from several surrounding states. Our interests are in preserving railroad history, as well as observing current railroad operations and activities. Several of our members are also model railroaders. Our newsletter, The Crimson Flyer, is published quarterly. We welcome articles covering both historical and current day railroading interest. Contact the Editor, concerning additional information on subject matter, photos, and submission requirements. Our members enjoy photographing trains. Enjoy below perusing samples of some of their work and historic images of the Chapter and railroading. Link to the NRHS is www.nrhs.com Announcements and Upcoming Events: ANNUAL BANQUET The 2013 Annual Banquet was held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Murphy's Seafood Restaurant located at 1700 N. Morrison Blvd in Hammond, LA. Our speaker John Fortner made a presentation about the disposition of the Chapter's cars. Everyone had a nice visit and social time, as well as the usual excellent meal. CHAPTER RAILFAN MEET Saturday, April 20, 2013 has been scheduled as Railfan Meet day to be held at the depot in McComb, MS starting at 9:00 AM. We will have a day of rail photography, plus see how the McComb folks are progressing on the rail cars they have acquired from the Chapter. Plan to come to McComb for a great social and "railfanning" day. BOARD OF DIRECTORS President & Membership Chairman - Tom Blackwell Clinchfield2884@att.net Vice President - Richard W. Pitcher RPit645824@aol.com Secretary & Editor - John L. Fortner ICRRJLF@att.net Treasurer - Eddie Shaw EKC4OLU@aol.com National Director - David E. Brighters dbright1040@bellsouth.net Director - Helene Blackwell Clinchfield2884@att.net Director - John Esteve Peeper123@aol.com Webmaster - Forrest Becht forrest@flbtrain.com

NRHS-SELA

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA CHAPTER - NRHS About The Chapter The Chapter, a m ...

Updated: Sep 18, 2012 2:21pm EDT

Cumbres & Toltec : The Cumbres & Toltec is my favorite steam railroad. I have made 3 trips to Colorado and New Mexico to ride and photograph the C&T. I'm more than positive there will be more visits out that way.

Cumbres & Toltec

The Cumbres & Toltec is my favorite steam railroad. I have made 3 tri ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2012 3:56pm EDT

Durango & Silverton :

Durango & Silverton

Updated: Aug 08, 2012 8:57pm EDT

Frisco 1522 :

Frisco 1522

Updated: Aug 08, 2012 9:01pm EDT

Nickel Plate 587 :

Nickel Plate 587

Updated: Jan 29, 2013 10:27am EDT

Santa Fe 4-8-4s :

Santa Fe 4-8-4s

Updated: Sep 01, 2012 7:01pm EDT

Union Pacific Steam :

Union Pacific Steam

Updated: Feb 05, 2013 10:36pm EDT

Boone Scenic :

Boone Scenic

Updated: Jun 27, 2012 2:09pm EDT

Colorado Railroad Museum :

Colorado Railroad Museum

Updated: Aug 02, 2012 11:11pm EDT

Galveston Railroad Museum :

Galveston Railroad Museum

Updated: Nov 10, 2012 3:05pm EDT

Rolling Stock, Equipment & Loads :

Rolling Stock, Equipment & Loads

Updated: Apr 05, 2013 8:32am EDT

Grand Canyon :

Grand Canyon

Updated: Jan 09, 2013 6:31pm EDT

Other Museums & Private Varnish :

Other Museums & Private Varnish

Updated: Sep 18, 2012 2:23pm EDT

Royal Gorge Railroad :

Royal Gorge Railroad

Updated: Jun 26, 2012 9:42pm EDT

Verde Canyon Railway :

Verde Canyon Railway

Updated: Sep 12, 2012 5:50pm EDT

Streetcars & Other Traction :

Streetcars & Other Traction

Updated: Nov 12, 2012 1:58pm EDT

Terminal & Industrial Railroads :

Terminal & Industrial Railroads

Updated: Mar 10, 2013 8:05pm EDT

Texas State Railroad :

Texas State Railroad

Updated: May 20, 2013 9:39am EDT

Texas State Railroad #Two :

Texas State Railroad #Two

Updated: May 20, 2013 9:42am EDT