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CP Rail GP38-2 3064 Drawing Demonstration by Andy Fletcher

2026-07-21T22:51:44.768-07:00

I have a new CP Rail GP38-2 3064 Locomotive Drawing Demonstration on my AndyFletcherTrains YouTube Channel. GP38-2 3064 is in the CP Rail Pac Man/Multimark-era paint scheme. My drawing of this locomotive is featured in my new music video "Hey Pac Man, It's CP Rail."

Ferromex SD40-2 3121 Locomotive Drawing Demonstration Video by Andy Fletcher

2026-07-20T08:09:42.683-07:00

Ferromex SD40-2 3121 was one the the last surviving SD40-2s in the FNM (National Railways of Mexico) paint scheme. In part 4 of my YouTube drawing demonstration, I apply the dark blue and orange ink to the drawing. Watch this 4-part drawing demonstration on my AndyFletcherTrains YouTube channel.

A BC Rail Train Carries Lumber at Fort McMurray, British Columbia

2026-07-05T10:17:52.568-07:00

This BC Rail train carries lumber at Fort McMurray, British Columbia. BC Rail moved forest products from throughout British Columbia by rail. It is part of today's Canadian National Railway.

A Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Train Heads West at Lincoln, Nebraska

2026-06-30T19:01:56.037-07:00

This Chicago, Burlington and Quincy train heads west at Lincoln, Nebraska. It carries carloads headed to Denver. Right before the caboose, we car see a Rio Grande box car, which will be interchanged to the Rio Grande at Denver to head west to Salt Lake City.

Iowa Interstate GP38-2 #706 Let's Draw A Locomotive Part 7: Applying The Black Ink To The Drawing

2025-12-24T18:14:00.000-08:00

I now have a 7-part Iowa Interstate GP38-2 #706 "Let's Draw A Locomotive" drawing demonstration series. This video is Part 7 where I apply the black ink to the locomotive.

You can watch me draw Iowa Interstate GP38-2 #706 from start to finish in Parts 1 through 7 on my andyfletchertrains YouTube channel. I hope you enjoy it.

A Burlington Northern Grain Train Heads From Fargo, North Dakota to

2025-12-24T18:02:00.000-08:00

This Burlington Northern grain train heads from Northtown Yard in Minneapolis to the Port of Seattle. Today's train travels across the former Great Northern Hi-Line through Fargo, North Dakota; Havre, Montana and East and West Glacier on its way west to Sandpoint, Idaho and Spokane.

In the train's consist, we see a grain hopper from Arthur Famer's Elevator in Arthur, North Dakota as well as Farmer's Elevator Inc "Your Sunflower Headquarters" in Grace City, North Dakota.

We give a wave to the train's lead SD40-2 locomotive and see that today's train has a GP50, locomotive #3142, among its five locomotive consist.

The Wabash Banner Blue Carries Christmas Eve Passengers

2025-12-24T17:43:00.000-08:00

The Wabash Banner Blue carries Christmas Eve passengers. Tucked beneath seats are Christmas gifts as travelers anticipate visiting their families. Merry Christmas.

New York Central Locomotives Move Trains at Chicago

2025-11-13T17:47:00.000-08:00

These New York Central locomotives move trains in Chicago. The F7 leads a manifest train to Buffalo. Meanwhile, the GP7 heads to Detroit. customtrains.org

Honoring Our Veterans on Veterans Day: Thank You To All Who Have Served Our Country

2025-11-11T18:55:00.000-08:00

Today we pause to honor our Veterans on Veterans Day. Thank You to all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween: Remember to be Rail Safe

2025-10-31T09:01:00.000-07:00

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween. Remember to be Rail Safe! Cross railroad tracks safely at designated crossings and don not trespass on railroad tracks and all railroad property.

Halloween Rail Safety Message- Have A Happy Halloween

2025-10-30T21:01:00.000-07:00

Do not go through lowered crossing gates

Stay off of railroad tracks and all railroad property

And only cross at designated crossings when Trick-Or-Treating

Have A Happy Halloween

Alaska Railroad 1970s-era Locomotives 11"x17" signed poster by Andy Fletcher

2025-10-30T16:39:00.000-07:00

These Alaska Railroad locomotives are in the yard at Anchorage. The GP40-2 leads a manifest train to Fairbanks. Customtrains.org

Third Avenue Railway Trolley #631 by Andy Fletcher

2025-10-24T16:58:00.000-07:00

I have a new Third Avenue Railway trolley #631 matted print. Trolley #631 is at the Seashore Trolley Museum. Third Ave Railway served Manhattan and The Bronx. Customtrains.org

A Delaware and Hudson RS36 Moves Freight at Binghamton

2025-10-24T10:01:00.000-07:00

This Delaware and Hudson RS36 moves carloads of freight at Binghamton. Delaware and Hudson was a favorite railroad in the Northeast among railroaders and railfans alike, as it fought hard to win carloads of freight from trucking and railroads much larger than itself. In the Conrail era, unlike many of its competitors, D and H managed to maintain its independence.

CSX GP38-2 2559 Stealth Gray Drawing Demonstration by Andy Fletcher

2025-09-09T20:10:00.000-07:00

I have done a new 7-part drawing demonstration of a CSX Stealth Gray GP38-2 on my Andyfletchertrains YouTube channel. You can watch the Playlist here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmeEnvkjsjOgBZMkknt1reWpx3PzFaCnZ&si=zaLVqqe9GXfdc2bI

A Boston and Maine Piggyback Train Heads from Portland to Boston

2025-08-31T20:21:00.000-07:00

This Boston and Maine train carries piggyback trailers at Portland, Maine. This fast freight is heading on its way to Boston. customtrains.org

Chicago Great Western Locomotives at Oelwein, Iowa

2025-08-14T19:54:00.000-07:00

These Chicago Great Western locomotives move trains at Oelwein, Iowa. The GP30 leads a train to the Twin Cities.

Second generation diesels have started appear here and there, however, many Chicago Great Western trains are still powered by its signature consists of F-units. customtrains.org

Arkansas and Missouri Railroad Provides First Mile/Last Mile Rail Service

2025-08-11T15:20:00.000-07:00

Arkansas and Missouri Railroad provides first mile/last mile rail service in Arkansas and Missouri. Thank you to our short line and regional railroads for delivering the freight we need everyday. Arkansas and Missouri Railroad is a member of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. customtrains.org

A Rock Island Train Heads From Chicago To Houston

2025-08-10T16:58:00.000-07:00

This Rock Island train carries carloads of freight from Chicago to Houston. We give a wave to the crew as the train heads on its way. customtrains.org

A Louisville and Nashville C420 Moves a Manifest Train at Cincinnati

2025-08-09T11:16:00.000-07:00

This Louisville and Nashville C420 moves a manifest train at Cincinnati. We give a a wave to the crew as the train heads on its way. customtrains.org

A Great Northern Train Heads to Seattle From The Twin Cities

2025-08-08T18:23:00.000-07:00

This Great Northern train heads to Seattle from the Twin Cities. Today's train has carloads of grain and a Seaboard Coast Line box car that is making its way to the West Coast from the Carolinas.

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Locomotives Move Trains At Denver

2025-08-08T18:18:00.000-07:00

These Chicago, Burlington and Quincy locomotives move trains at Denver. The GP35 moves a fast freight train to Chicago, while the pair of SD9s move a manifest train to Lincoln.

Visiting The California State Railroad Museum and Sacramento Southern Railroad SW8 2030

2025-07-18T15:07:00.000-07:00

I went over to the California State Railroad Museum today to ride an excursion train, but I got an email about a new drawing project so I had to leave. I'm wearing my new t-shirt with some of my drawings of the museum's locomotives and yes the SW8 #2030 is the one on the bottom.

A Canadian National Auto Rack Train Heads From Detroit To Chicago

2025-07-14T17:55:00.000-07:00

This Canadian National auto rack train heads from Detroit to Chicago. Today's train is led by the Canadian National Grand Trunk Western Heritage locomotive.

Railroads play a vital role in efficiently transporting auto parts and finished automobiles. Customtrains.org

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Locomotives at Lincoln

2025-07-10T20:46:00.000-07:00

These Chicago, Burlington and Quincy locomotives move trains at Lincoln. The GP35 moves a fast freight to Chicago, while the SD9 heads west to Denver. Customtrains.org