Santa Fe Southwest Railroad Imagery

08/06/2025

“Though the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway carries the legacy of the Santa Fe forward, with its modern innovations and steadfast commitment to excellence, the spirit of the Santa Fe still rides the rails, its legacy etched in every mile. The ghost of the Santa Fe will always overshadow, reminding us that while BNSF continues to forge ahead, the heart and soul of the Santa Fe will forever remain the best railroad in our hearts.”

08/05/2025

Sometimes all you need is your vehicle and the open road!

08/05/2025

“In the roar of the Warbonnet and the thunder of the SD40, the spirit of the Rockies lives on — two titans of steel and paint, Santa Fe’s crimson pride and Burlington Northern’s emerald might. Icons of a bygone era, they carved their legacy through mountains and time, reminding us that greatness doesn’t fade — it echoes down the rails.”

08/05/2025

“For over a century, the semaphores at milepost 791 stood as silent sentinels of the Santa Fe—watching trains thunder past and sunrises paint the Bernal Curve in gold. Generations of railfans gathered here, drawn by the rhythm of steel and signal. On that final day, as a BNSF train rolled beneath their weathered blades, history quietly turned a page. Now the blades are gone, but their echo remains—etched in memory, where we still long to see them wave in the wind once more.”

08/05/2025

“Patience is the road to wisdom” - KAO KALIA YANG

08/05/2025

“Right out of the rails and into the lens — these moments don’t just happen, they’re captured. One‑of‑a‑kind. 🚂📸 ”

08/05/2025

🚂✨ We’re Back & Better Than Ever! ✨📸

Some of you have been riding with us since our launch in 2014 — and you know we’ve been all about the rails. But it’s time for a new chapter.

From here on, you’ll still see the railroads you love 🚆, but also fresh photography vibes:
👤 Modeling
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Portraits
🌿 Nature & Landscapes
🎶 Concerts & Events

A little bit of everything for everyone.

Thanks for being part of this journey — if the content moves you, hit that share and spread the word. The adventure continues… and you’re part of it. 🌎📷

08/05/2025

“Embark on a journey through time where the iron horse still reigns! Witness the living history of the Raton Subdivision, a true museum relic where vibrant semaphore signals stand sentinel along the rails. For miles, the ghost of Route 66, also known as Highway 85, whispers alongside the track, offering unparalleled vistas and a profound connection to a bygone era. It’s more than just a view; it’s a moment to observe history in motion.”

08/05/2025

In 2017 brought their Feed the Machine tour to Albuquerque New Mexico with Shamans Harvest and in tow During their performance of Savin Me Chris Daughtry jumped on stage for a thrilling duet with the band.

06/16/2022

In honor of Fathers Day. We have a Dad taking this son to the train depot in Flagstaff. He is showing him the life of the railroad and to be rail safe when I took this photo.

06/16/2022

Being a railfan is always searching for the next best shot or angle. You can photograph the same spot but each day brings something new to each photo.

11/18/2021

Not everyday BNSF brings up the front and markers at the same time. Here we have BNSF 4350 bringing up the point of Amtrak 4. This is due to the lead locomotive failing somewhere between Gallup and Albuquerque. Amtrak borrowed power from BNSF in Albuquerque. Also BNSF Geometry car is on the rear of the train. Likely headed to Topeka for its final destination.

Amtrak 4 departed GLP when they got behind schedule. They kept loosing time between GLP & ABQ. They arrived into Albuquerque around 1pm, and once she got pow...