Elliott Barber Photography

Elliott Barber Photography Coming soon... Hello! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Elliott. I have been a fan of US railroads since I was a child. It's just in my blood. Enjoy!

In fact, my earliest childhood memories revolve around my Father's trips to various states to photograph trains. At a very young age I was given a camera, and the passion was kindled. I have spent the better part of my life, whether in the company of good friends or with my Father/mentor, chasing and photographing trains. I do, from time to time, enjoy taking photographs of nature, landscapes, and

aircraft. However, trains... Trains will always be my first choice. I hope you can see the passion in my work. I am constantly trying to push myself, and will always strive to become an even better photographer. So take a moment and look through an album or two. I enjoy sharing my work, and welcome comments.

BNSF 780 drags an eastbound manifest upgrade at CP Walker. This was a pretty awesome leader for an otherwise 'run of the...
04/17/2025

BNSF 780 drags an eastbound manifest upgrade at CP Walker. This was a pretty awesome leader for an otherwise 'run of the mill' interchange train from UP's West Colton yard to the BNSF at Barstow.

May 21, 2023

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Those aboard the 'doodlebug' watch as Nevada Northern 93 hustles a short freight through HyLine Junction on its way back...
04/14/2025

Those aboard the 'doodlebug' watch as Nevada Northern 93 hustles a short freight through HyLine Junction on its way back to East Ely.

The Winter Steam Spectacular at the Nevada Northern Railway allows for these wonderfully recreated scenes. It's easy to find yourself daydreaming about what it must have been like watching these trains lugging passengers and goods in and out of Ely during the heydays of the railroad.

February 16, 2025

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The 'Old Colton' makes its way down 9th, mingling with motorists as it heads off to work industries at the end of the st...
04/11/2025

The 'Old Colton' makes its way down 9th, mingling with motorists as it heads off to work industries at the end of the street.

This is just one of many scenes in this area that can no longer be repeated, and another that I wish I had devoted more effort to capturing more frequently.

February 13, 2014

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ATSF 108 looks good even sitting still. During the 'Behind the Scenes' weekend the sharp looking EMD was outside car bar...
04/10/2025

ATSF 108 looks good even sitting still. During the 'Behind the Scenes' weekend the sharp looking EMD was outside car barn 7 basking in the warm sunlight.

April 6, 2025

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Trona Railway 2006 and 2005 emerge from between stored covered hoppers between Searles Valley Minerals and the facility ...
04/09/2025

Trona Railway 2006 and 2005 emerge from between stored covered hoppers between Searles Valley Minerals and the facility at Westend. Trailing the two ex-SP tunnel motors is ex-UP SD40-2 2007, with the third ex-SP tunnel motor 2004 rounding out the day's road power.

Getting pace shots as the quartet headed toward Searles Junction at a 'blistering' 10mph was a bit easier. It also allowed me to still arrive ahead of them at Westend with ample time to set up for the obligatory "departure shot."

March 26, 2025

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Nevada Northern 93 backs out of her engine house stall and into the brisk morning air. Once stopped, the dedicated crew ...
04/03/2025

Nevada Northern 93 backs out of her engine house stall and into the brisk morning air. Once stopped, the dedicated crew of volunteers and employees will finish readying her for the third and final day of the Winter Steam Spectacular.

She's got a day of 'Fandom' ahead as she treks along the same high iron she once visited regularly in revenue service, hauling freight and passengers in and out of East Ely.

February 16, 2025

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A light snow has begun to fall as Nevada Northern 93 threads its way through East Ely Yard, passing the depot and freigh...
04/03/2025

A light snow has begun to fall as Nevada Northern 93 threads its way through East Ely Yard, passing the depot and freight house. A solitary railroad employee braves the elements and watches the short freight lumber past.

While this was taken during the Winter Steam Spectacular at the Nevada Northern Railway it easily could have been 70 years earlier.

February 14, 2025

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Four of Trona Railway's classic EMDs snake their way through the unique landscape surrounding The Pinnacles. The quartet...
04/01/2025

Four of Trona Railway's classic EMDs snake their way through the unique landscape surrounding The Pinnacles. The quartet are heading home for the day, having left their short train of outbound cars back at Searles Junction.

March 26, 2025

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As the day draws to a close, Trona Railway's three ex-SP tunnel motors and an ex-UP SD40-2 drift downgrade, heading for ...
03/28/2025

As the day draws to a close, Trona Railway's three ex-SP tunnel motors and an ex-UP SD40-2 drift downgrade, heading for the lights of Searles Valley Minerals in the distance.

March 26, 2025

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"𝔹𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕋𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕖"As the sun ascends from behind the mountainss, it casts its golden glow over the chilly railyard. ...
03/11/2025

"𝔹𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕋𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕖"

As the sun ascends from behind the mountainss, it casts its golden glow over the chilly railyard. The sound of the bell ringing and steam hissing echoes off the shop buildings. Nevada Northern 93 slowly moves toward the engine house, seamingly gliding through the ages. The present fades away with every puff of smoke as it moves backward in time, transporting you to an era when these mighty machines toiled tirelessly, day after day.

February 15, 2025

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I've already shared a couple of images but here are a dozen more of my top picks from the first day of the Winter Steam ...
03/06/2025

I've already shared a couple of images but here are a dozen more of my top picks from the first day of the Winter Steam Spectacular. This amazing three-day journey back in time takes place at the Nevada Northern Railway on two weekends every February.

For years, I wanted to attend but always faced some obstacle. Finally, this year, I made the journey to East Ely, Nevada, and let me tell you, it was mind-blowing. I thought it would be great, but I had no idea just how incredible it truly would be.

If you’ve ever thought about going, just do it! I can promise you, without a doubt, that you’ll have an unforgettable experience.

"𝔸𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕠𝕤"AT&SF 3751 shuffles through the 8th Street Amtrak Maintenance Facility, passing another iconic and historic L...
03/05/2025

"𝔸𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕠𝕤"

AT&SF 3751 shuffles through the 8th Street Amtrak Maintenance Facility, passing another iconic and historic LA landmark - The Sears, Roebuck & Company Mail Order Building. Both were built in 1927 and both are on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

The classic 3/4 'wedge' shot, an angle made famous by pioneers of railroad photography, is celebrated each year on March 4th by the Center for Railroad Photography & Art.

September 20, 2024

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"𝔹𝕖𝕒𝕦𝕥𝕚𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝔹𝕒𝕥𝕥𝕝𝕖"With snow still falling, the morning sun attempts to break through the cold stranglehold of an abnorma...
03/05/2025

"𝔹𝕖𝕒𝕦𝕥𝕚𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝔹𝕒𝕥𝕥𝕝𝕖"

With snow still falling, the morning sun attempts to break through the cold stranglehold of an abnormal arctic storm. BNSF 3818 and five fellow GE motors, seemingly impervious to the cold, fight a battle of their own against gravity as they lug an eastbound domestic stack train up Cajon Pass. They were definitely earning their keep on this frigid morning.

The last locomotive in this otherwise common lash-up is a Canadian Pacific unit. I'm sure this pales in comparison to some of the conditions it has been through.

February 26, 2023

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"𝕄𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕒𝕚𝕟 𝔾𝕠𝕒𝕥" BNSF 995, still adorned in the Great Northern-esque 'Heritage 1' paint scheme, leads an eastbound manife...
03/04/2025

"𝕄𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕒𝕚𝕟 𝔾𝕠𝕒𝕥"

BNSF 995, still adorned in the Great Northern-esque 'Heritage 1' paint scheme, leads an eastbound manifest upgrade en route to Barstow. The train is approaching the eastbound control signal at Cajon.

These General Electrics in this scheme have affectionately been dubbed "Goat Boats" by many railfans. It might be my favorite BNSF color scheme. (Warbonnet and Executive MACs excluded)

June 7, 2024

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"ℙ𝕠𝕡𝕡𝕚𝕟' 𝕆𝕗𝕗 & 𝔹𝕠𝕨𝕚𝕟' 𝔻𝕠𝕨𝕟" Ol' 93 performs a 'blowdown' for the onlookers and photographers at the Nevada Northern Rail...
02/28/2025

"ℙ𝕠𝕡𝕡𝕚𝕟' 𝕆𝕗𝕗 & 𝔹𝕠𝕨𝕚𝕟' 𝔻𝕠𝕨𝕟"

Ol' 93 performs a 'blowdown' for the onlookers and photographers at the Nevada Northern Railway's 'Winter Steam Spectacular.' Blowdowns were performed routinely in the days of steam, using steam to force water from the boiler to help remove sediment and mineral deposits. Even with the use of steam from the boiler, the reduced water level has increased steam pressure, causing one of the safety valves to 'pop,' temporarily blotting out the sun.

I decided to try my luck from the dark side (I'm also no spring chicken anymore and I didn't know if I would make it to the sunny side in time), and I am pleased with the result.

February 15, 2025

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"𝕋𝕨𝕠 ℙ𝕒𝕚𝕣"Thankfully, it isn't a full house. The empty spot over the drop pit track allows just enough space to get at l...
02/25/2025

"𝕋𝕨𝕠 ℙ𝕒𝕚𝕣"

Thankfully, it isn't a full house. The empty spot over the drop pit track allows just enough space to get at least a bit of four ALCOs in one image - two steam and two diesel. Not a bad deal.

The sun is still coming up as the steam crew works to prep 93 for the day's adventures. While she simmers in the shop her stable mates rest, awaiting their turn to delight the masses at the Nevada Northern Railway.

February 15, 2025

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"𝕊𝕥𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕚𝕟' 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕐𝕒𝕣𝕕"Nevada Northern 93 stomps her way into the East Ely yard with a short mixed freight in tow. With a li...
02/23/2025

"𝕊𝕥𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕚𝕟' 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕐𝕒𝕣𝕕"

Nevada Northern 93 stomps her way into the East Ely yard with a short mixed freight in tow. With a light snow falling the train disappears into billowing clouds of steam from the open cylinder c***s.

February 14, 2025

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"𝕊𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕣 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕒𝕞"Nevada Northern 93 makes its way back into the yard at East Ely. As it does, a dusty cowboy saunters...
02/21/2025

"𝕊𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕣 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕒𝕞"

Nevada Northern 93 makes its way back into the yard at East Ely. As it does, a dusty cowboy saunters along the lonely platform, peering off toward the iron horse and the hills to the north. Is he from these parts or a traveler from some distant town? No one knows. But that 'big iron' slung from his left hand can only mean one thing: he means business.

The ease with which one can create scenes like this and seemingly travel back in time at the Nevada Northern Railway is one of the most amazing aspects of this National Historic Landmark. From the staff and volunteers to the well-maintained equipment and the historic structures that dot the landscape, it's the next best thing to having an actual time machine!

February 14, 2025

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