Grayson The TrainNut

09/01/2026

We want you to make it home safely! Just as much as we want to get through our shifts safely.

See Tracks, Think Train!

Operation Life Saver is dedicated to the awareness and education of the general public for safety around railroad tracks and railroad crossings.

Never EVER play or Walk on the tracks never try to beat a train at a grade crossings. If you see lights and bells and gates don’t run through them don’t go around them.

A safe rule of thumb, never be closer than 25 ft to any tracks. It’s for your safety and ours..

09/01/2026

My favorite video of my Middle son’s reaction to all the railroading excitement. He ran down to sit with Momma and his sister to watch the photo freight go by.

09/01/2026

What are your thoughts on the matter? Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts are on the recent string of Horshoe Curve Derailments

The FRA investigated the first two 2026 Horseshoe Curve derailments and found different causes — one mechanical failure, one track problem. Two different failure modes on the same stretch of track in six weeks, followed by a third derailment six months later, is the definition of a pattern that demands a systemic answer rather than two separate incident reports.

08/31/2026

Of course while checking out all the red white and blue engines. We had to go to the roundhouse and check out the ACL E3A number 501 named for Champ Davis’s famous New York to Florida train “The Champion”. This locomotive is cool not only because it’s still an authentic E3 painted for the ACL and still in the famous purple as it was delivered in the mid 1930s. But because this railroad and its competitor the Seaboard Air Line became very intertwined in the state of Florida and both Served my Home Town of Palmetto. That being said There’s
A very strong chance that this locomotive and the West Coast Champion section that ran from Jacksonville to Tampa and the South to Sarasota very likely once rolled along that very alignment through my hometown. So it was very neat to see it not too far from where I now live today not only tying together railroad history but my own journey further north to a new and different place. Too Cool!

08/30/2026

CRC Gp30 1776 takes a turn rolling the passenger train around the Spencer Shop Complex. A fine example of Second Generation motive power still earning its keep in 2026!

08/30/2026

It was so good to see everyone and Catch up with who did say hi today!
words cannot put into context the level of unforgettable Spectacle this was. It was nice to hangout and not have to be in charge of a single train movement and simply enjoy the experience. To boot knowing that several of the Hoggers today were friends and industry colleagues I’ve known for a long time made it all the more spectacular during the parade of Power.
Look for more footage and stills coming soon this was awesome and I’m still in awe and I’m around this stuff everyday. Headed back home to the mountains of East Tennessee now until next time Happy train watching everyone!! 🚂😁

This Definitely once in a life time indeed!

08/29/2026

It doesn’t get more patriotic and trains than this!! I’m serious, videos do not do this event Justice! You just need to be there !🥹🚂

08/29/2026

Enjoying a beautiful Sunrise!!

As an old Railroad song one said “You Must Put her into Spencer on time”

Headed to the American Locomotive 250 celebration!