T.G.'s Photography Blog

Milwaukee Road 261 - Birmingham, MO Milwaukee Road 261 leads an excursion train north on the joint Union Pacific/Illinois, Chicago and Eastern Railroad (formerly the I&M Rail Link) mainline at Birmingham Junction. The steam engine and its train had been on display at Kansas City Union Station , and now Milwaukee Road 261 was headed back home to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Today, this joint trackage is operated by Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific. The railroad line carries the Union Pacific Trenton Subdivision and the Canadian Pacific K.C. Subdivision. Canadian Pacific took over the Illinois, Chicago and Eastern Railroad (ICE) in 2008. The ICE railroad took over theline from I&M Rail Link in 2002. Originally, this railroad line was a Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) line, so in a way 261 is back on home rails. Photograph taken: Birmingham, Missouri, on September 26, 2005.

Green Line Train Crossing I-90 MBTA 3675 leads a Green Line train outbound , above Interstate 90 (I-90) on the B Branch. The train is heading westward toward the area around Boston University. Photograph taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Bunker Hill Monument - Boston, MA Looking up at the Bunker Hill Monument located in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood . The "Battle of Bunker Hill" occurred on June 17, 1775. The monument's first stone was laid fifty years later, but it took seventeen years for the monument to be completed. Photograph taken: June 2, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Steeple of the Old South Meeting House - Boston, MA The tower of the Old South Meeting House , juxtaposed with a newer building in Boston. Photograph taken: June 2, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Downtown Boston, MA Looking down Snow Hill Street toward downtown Boston . Photograph taken: June 2, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Steeple June 2, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts. A juxtaposition of the steeple of Old North Church and some buildings, along the Freedom Trail. Photo © Tom Gatermann.

Steeple, Part II June 2, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts. Another view of the steeple of Old North Church, while walking on the Freedom Trail. Photo © Tom Gatermann.

Ride June 2, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts. On Boston's Freedom Trail, the statue of Paul Revere is silhouetted against the front of St. Stephen's Church. Photo © Tom Gatermann.

Faneuil Hall June 2, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts. A view of the west side of Faneuil Hall, while walking the Freedom Trail. Photo © Tom Gatermann.

Waiting to Proceed June 3, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts. An outbound Green Line train nears St. Paul Street. Photo © Tom Gatermann.

Through the Trees June 3, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts. A view of Millennium Tower, from Boston Public Garden. Photo © Tom Gatermann.

Above June 2, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts. The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, viewed from Bunker Hill Community College. Photo © Tom Gatermann

Race Time June 3, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts. And the race is on between Green Line LRV 3645 and the silver car, with the LRV having a slight lead as they both cross St. Paul Street. Photo © Tom Gatermann.

USS Constitution in dry dock under going restoration work. June 2, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts. Photo © Tom Gatermann

May 2, 2015. Vienna, Austria. Heading down an escalator at the Karlsplatz U-Bahn station. Photo © Tom Gatermann.

Passing Äußeres Burgtor May 2, 2015. Vienna, Austria. A tram on the number 2 line passes the Äußeres Burgtor, on the southwest side of Heldenplatz. Photo © Tom Gatermann.

An inbound Green Line train running on the B Branch, crosses St. Paul Street, near Boston University. The photograph was actually taken from one of the dorm buildings at the university. The train was heading toward downtown Boston, MA. At this point, the line runs at grade level down the middle of Commonwealth Avenue , but before getting near downtown, the line will descend into a subway tunnel. Photo taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts. 

An outbound MBTA Green Line train, running on the B Branch, approaches St. Paul station , near Boston University. The line runs down the middle of Commonwealth Avenue , at grade here, but further east of this location the line descends into a subway tunnel. Photo taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Tram 609 - Tramway 1 - Opernring Wiener Linien (Vienna Lines) tram 609, running on Route 1, rolls down Opernring, at Kärntner Straße in Vienna. The tram is about to turn right onto Kärntner Straße. Tram Route 1 runs between Stefan-Fadinger Platz and Prater Hauptallee. Out of sight on the right side of the photograph is the Vienna Opera House . Photograph taken: May 2, 2015, at Vienna, Austria.

Boston's Old City Hall Looking up at the front of Boston's Old City Hall. The building sits along School Street, between Tremont Street and Province Street. Photograph taken: June 1, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Obelisk - Granary Burying Grounds - Boston, MA Looking out from the Granary Burying Grounds, past the obelisk that sits atop the tomb of Benjamin Franklin's parents, toward Millennium Tower. The cemetery is along Tremont Street on the Freedom Trail .The cemetery is also the final resting place of Paul Revere . Photograph taken: June 1, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

MBTA Orange Line train - Boston, MA An outbound Orange Line train is arriving at Community College station. The train is headed toward Oak Grove. Community College station is located underneath an overpass on Interstate 93 that leads to the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge . The bridge is located about four tenths of a mile south of the station. Photograph taken: June 2, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Park Church Steeple and Millennium Tower A view from Boston Commons of Park Street Church's steeple, juxtaposed against Millennium Tower. Photo taken: June 1, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

The grave of Paul Revere at the Granary Burying Grounds . The cemetery is along Boston's Freedom Trail. Photograph taken: June 1, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Bridge tower - Bunker Hill Looking out from the Bunker Hill Monument grounds toward the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge . Photograph taken: June 2, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Bridge tower - Pleasant Street Looking down Pleasant Street, from the top of Bunker Hill, toward the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge . Photograph taken: June 2, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

MBTA Orange Line train - Community College An Orange Line subway train arrives at Community College station. The station serves Bunker Hill Community College, and the surrounding area. The station is located beneath Interstate 93, north of the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge . Photograph taken: June 2, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

With part of downtown Boston, the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge , and the Longfellow Bridge in the background, sail boaters enjoy an afternoon out on the Charles River . Photograph taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

MBTA 3624 - Green Line - Boston, MA Rolling down the middle of Commonwealth Avenue, MBTA 3624 brings up the rear of an outbound Green Line train. The train is about to cross St. Paul Street and arrive at St. Paul Station, in the area of Boston University. Photograph taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Windows - Boston, MA Windows along Massachusetts Avenue, at Beacon Street. These buildings are just south of the Charles River . Photograph taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Overpass - John Hancock Tower - Boston, MA Looking out at the John Hancock Tower from near Storrow Dr and Charlesgate, along the Charles River. Photograph taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, MA.

A park bench along the Charles River, looking toward Cambridge, Massachusetts. The tall white tower in the far background is the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge . Photograph taken June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

MBTA 3882 and MBTA 3699 - Boston, MA Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) 3882 and MBTA 3699 make up this outbound Green Line train, running on the B Branch down the middle of Commonwealth Avenue . Photograph taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Ducks on the Charles River - Boston, MA A group of ducks are taking a swim down the Charles River in Boston, near the Boston University campus. Photograph taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

MBTA 3645 - Boston, MA MBTA 3645 (a Kinki-Sharyo Type 7 LRV) leads a Green Line train westward down Commonwealth Avenue on the B Branch . The train is passing over Interstate 90 and is heading toward the Boston University area. Photograph taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

The Prudential Building stands above some weeping willows that are in Boston Public Garden. Photograph taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

Arlington Street Church and Berkeley Building In this view from Boston Public Garden , the steeple of Arlington Street Church can be seen, as well as the top of the Berkeley Building. In the background the modern style of the John Hancock Tower contrasts with the two older buildings. Photograph taken: June 3, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts.

The downtown Boston skyline, as seen from a building on the Boston University campus. In the foreground is an old railroad bridge that passes under Boston University Bridge, both bridges cross over the Charles River . Photograph taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts. 

Freedom Trail - Boston, MA A close up of some bricks and stones along the Freedom Trail outside of Faneuil Hall in Boston. Photo taken: June 1, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts.

Arlington Building and Arlington Street Church's Steeple The Arlington Building, and the Arlington Street Church's steeple are juxtaposed in this photograph.  Photograph taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

MBTA Green Line trains, running on the B Branch, pass each other at the Intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Essex Street, above Interstate 90. Photo taken: June 3, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts.

Orange Line Arrival at Tufts June 2, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts. An Orange Line subway train heading outbound arrives at the Tufts Medical Center station. Video © Tom Gatermann.

MBTA Green Line Train - Boston, MA A MBTA Green Line train starts to cross St. Paul Street, just as a car cut in front of the train to turn onto Commonwealth Avenue. Photo taken: June 3, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts.

Melrose Street - Boston, MA Looking down a tree lined Melrose Street, from Church Street.  Photo taken: June 3, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts.

Juxtaposition II - Boston, MA A juxtaposition of the John Hancock Tower (on the left) and Liberty Mutual Insurance building (on the right) in Boston, MA. Photograph taken: June 3, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts.

George Washington - Boston, MA The George Washington statue at the Boston Public Garden . The statue is made of bronze, and sits near the Arlington Street entrance at Commonwealth Avenue. Photograph taken: June 3, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts.

DART Green Line Train - Bryan Street A DART Green Line train rolls down Bryan Street, at the intersection of North Olive Street. The train's next stop will be at the Pearl/Art District station a block from here. Blue Line, Green Line, Orange Line, and Red Line trains all use this central corridor through downtown Dallas. Photograph taken: May 3, 2017, at Dallas, Texas.

Juxtapostion I - Copley Square A juxtaposition of buildings at Copley Square. Photograph taken: June 3, 2017, at Boston, Massachusetts.

DPP Tram 8178 - Malostranska DPP 8178 (a Tatra T3R.PV tram), running on Tram Line 22, arrives at the Malostranská tram stop/station on Klárov street in Lesser Town during the afternoon rush hour. Ahead of tram 8178, a tram running on Tram Line 12 is about to depart the tram stop, and turn to the right, and go into the central area of Lesser Town. The tracks that turn to the left go to Mánesův most (Mánes Bridge). Tram line 22 runs between Bílá Hora (on the western end) and Nádraží Hostivař (on the eastern end). At the Malostranská tram stop passesngers can get off and walk to Prague Castle , which is behind and up a hill from where this photograph was taken. Photograph taken: April 29, 2015, at Prague, Czechia.

DART Blue Line train - Pearl/Arts District Station A DART Blue Line light rail train is crossing Pearl Street and arriving at the Pearl/Arts District station. The Pearl/Arts District Station serves all of DART's light rail lines. In the distance another DART train is arriving at the station. The building that is sticking up above the trees, on the right side of the photo, is old Dallas High School, which at the time was being renovated and turned into an office building.  Photograph taken: May 2, 2017, at Dallas, Texas.

DPP Tram 9080 - Malostranska During rush hour, DPP 9080 (a Tatra type KT8D5R.N2P tram) is stopped at the Malostranská tram stop on Klárov street in Malá Strana (Lesser Town Prague). There are at least seven tram lines/routes that serve Malostranská , making it a busy place. In addition to the tram stop, the underground/subway Metro A Line also has a station here. Photograph taken: April 29, 2017, at Prague, Czechia.