Railroaders will recognize the significance of this photo. A “blue flag” is a railroad safety concept and practice. An ARRC crew connected the rails and new switch to the main last Friday at MP 148.5. They have the switch locked out, but this new safety measure is being followed now that 557s stub is part of a spur connected to the ARR main. The yellow piece on the track is a derail, a second level of safety designed to derail any rail equipment that attempts to move past the blue flag. One step closer! We welcome your financial support of Engine 557 via credit or debit card or Paypal.

There’s all sorts of fun to be had aboard the Holiday Train, even a visit from the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus! These special departures are a wonderful way for the entire family to get into the spirit of the holidays. [More]

Alaska weather:
- wunderground
- satellite image

Alaska webcams:
- Lake Hood
- Potter Marsh
- Anchorage (4th & D Streets)
- Sheep Creek Bridge
- 3rd Avenue North
- Fairbanks
- Seward Harbor
- Whittier marina
- Whittier nest cam
- Whittier from Begich Towers
- ARR Depot (Denali N.P.)
- Brooks Falls brown bear cams

Miscellaneous:
- ARR Gift Shop, Facebook
- Alaska Railroad Flickr Group
- ARRrailfans Group
- Alaska's Digital Archive
- ARR Railfans on FB
- 557 Restoration Co. on FB