July 2025 — A 24th PED XING sign in South Minneapolis. The sign is on the Metro Transit light rail tracks near Downtown.

March 2023 — A pair of Shinkansen ticket vending machines at a Japanese railway station, featuring multilingual touchscreens and payment slots for both cash and IC cards. These machines allow travelers to purchase reserved and non-reserved tickets for Japan’s high-speed rail network, as well as commuter passes and regional fare cards. The bright green backdrop and clear signage reflect Japan Rail’s emphasis on efficiency and accessibility, enabling quick transactions even during the busiest travel hours.

May 2020 — Shipping containers in a Minneapolis rail yard.

May 2020 — Shipping containers in a Minneapolis rail yard near the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

December 2019 — Burlington Railway Post Office Car at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, WI.

December 2019 — British Railways logo on side of a train. Seen at the Green Bay Railroad Museum

December 2019 — Seen inside the Green Bay Railroad Museum, an exhibit of historic railroad drumhead signs, once mounted on the observation cars of famous American passenger trains. These illuminated signs served both as branding and a wayfinding tool for travelers during the golden age of rail. • 20th Century Limited – The legendary New York Central luxury express between New York and Chicago, famous for its red carpet treatment. • Broadway Limited – The Pennsylvania Railroad’s flagship train, symbolized by its keystone-shaped sign. •The Cardinal – Still in operation today as an Amtrak route between New York and Chicago via Washington, D.C. and Cincinnati. •The Abraham Lincoln – Operated by the Alton Railroad between Chicago and St. Louis. •The Blue Bird – Another Alton Railroad streamliner that connected Chicago and St. Louis. •Erie Limited – A long-distance train operated by the Erie Railroad. •Night Diamond (Illinois Central) – A named overnight passenger service. •Merchants Limited – A New Haven Railroad luxury train between Boston and New York, a favorite among business travelers. •20th Century Limited – The legendary New York Central luxury express between New York and Chicago, famous for its red carpet treatment. •Broadway Limited – The Pennsylvania Railroad’s flagship train, symbolized by its keystone-shaped sign. •The Cardinal – Still in operation today as an Amtrak route between New York and Chicago via Washington, D.C. and Cincinnati. •The Abraham Lincoln – Operated by the Alton Railroad between Chicago and St. Louis. •The Blue Bird – Another Alton Railroad streamliner that connected Chicago and St. Louis. •Erie Limited – A long-distance train operated by the Erie Railroad. •Night Diamond (Illinois Central) – A named overnight passenger service. •Merchants Limited – A New Haven Railroad luxury train between Boston and New York, a favorite among business travelers.

July 2019 — Cramer Tunnel in Cramer Minnesota. The tunnel operated from 1957 to 2001. The tunnel connect the LTV Steel taconite plant in Hoyt Lakes to the ore dock at Taconite Harbor.

May 2019 — An abandoned wooden railroad bridge curves over the Mississippi River at Nicollet Island in Minneapolis, a quiet remnant of the city’s industrial past. Once part of a freight spur serving nearby mills and factories, the structure now stands unused, adorned with graffiti and framed by spring foliage. In the background, the tan brick towers of Riverplace and surrounding condominium developments reflect the area’s transformation from rail and river commerce to modern urban living.

April 2019 — Modern high-speed trains wait beneath the soaring glass arches of Paddington Station in London, one of the capital’s busiest rail hubs. Designed in the mid-19th century by engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the station blends historic architecture with the bustle of contemporary travel, serving as the terminus for Great Western Railway routes to Wales and the West Country. Around the concourse, new developments and construction highlight the area’s transformation, with Paddington’s mix of heritage and modernity on full display.

April 2019 — BNSF train goes through intersection at Harrison Sreet in Northeast Minneapolis during sunset.

April 2019 — A view down the center of two freight lines in Mason City, Iowa, where rows of grain hoppers and boxcars stretch toward the horizon under a late afternoon sky. The tracks form a precise, symmetrical corridor through the city’s industrial district, emphasizing the scale and geometry of Midwestern rail logistics. These sidings remain active for grain and material shipments, a reminder of Mason City’s long-standing role as a freight hub connecting rural industry to national transport networks.

April 2019 — A line of freight cars stretches into the distance in Mason City, Iowa, where the local rail yard serves as a crucial link between agricultural and industrial distribution networks. The weathered hoppers and boxcars sit idle under a calm Midwestern sky, their rusted sides revealing years of steady use. In the background, grain and cement facilities mark the industrial edge of town—part of Mason City’s enduring role as a regional transportation and manufacturing hub.

May 2018 — Target Field in Minneapolis. Homem of the Minnesota Twins.

September 2017 — Northtown Yard in North Minneapolis.

September 2017 — General Mills elevator in Minneapolis.

May 2017 — Westminster Junction in St. Paul, Minnesota

May 2017 — A close-up of an Alstom railway switch machine, showing the locked levers for power and hand-throw operation, used to control train track switches.

July 2008 — Vestas windmill parts ready to be delivered to a windfarm in Fond Du Lac County, WI.

July 2008 — Vestas windmill parts in a railyard.

July 2008 — Vestas windmill parts ready to be delivered to a windfarm in Fond Du Lac County, WI.