Dean Flores: Rail & Photography

Dean Flores: Rail & Photography Railfanning + Photography **NO COPYRIGHTING MY PHOTOS WITHOUT MY PERMISSION**

In the midst of a light rain storm you catch a glimpse of live history sitting right in front of you as the crew service...
06/03/2026

In the midst of a light rain storm you catch a glimpse of live history sitting right in front of you as the crew service the engine as they did back then and as they do now. Both restored and preserved as two machines meet again or for the first time from their same time back in the 40s.


Most days I always like to keep these two as polished and clean as can be. They both do the job well and they keep my he...
05/15/2026

Most days I always like to keep these two as polished and clean as can be. They both do the job well and they keep my head clean of sun burn lol. I am truly honored to wear these hats, because they say that most hats have their own personality to them. Everyday I keep them out of the dust and put them back next to each other and picturing what it would be like to see these numbers together in real life one day.

These ones however are different. When you see the numbers on these hats, some people wonder what they actually mean. These numbers that stand out very well in the sunlight are what they entitle numbers-wise. They are two iconic road numbers that served their country and moving all around the United States back during the war and back when transportation by rail was the way to go. These hats tell you all the history you need to know just by showing their numbers proudly and I am always happy to wear them proudly.

Stack Up!The most common Santa Fe smokestack was the "smoke lifter". They were installed on all of the 2900 series locom...
05/10/2026

Stack Up!

The most common Santa Fe smokestack was the "smoke lifter". They were installed on all of the 2900 series locomotives and were primarily used to create more draft and keep the smoke exhaust out of the engineer/fireman's vision. The stack would be lowered to pass under bridges or tunnels. The stack would raise up 4ft in the air which was and still is controlled by a valve in which the engineer uses compressed air to raise and lower the stack. The smokestack would also be raised when the locomotive would be in an open area at high speeds and create more draft to allow the fire to burn hotter and have more power at 80-90mph.

05/02/2026

and Rail Runner Express highball!!!

**Video taken on April 19, 2026**

04/25/2026

15 likes. "AT&SF 2926 at the Wheel Museum Route 66 100th Anniversary!"

**Santa Fe 2926 (April 2026)**It was a great pleasure last weekend to go and photograph Santa Fe 2926 for the first time...
04/25/2026

**Santa Fe 2926 (April 2026)**

It was a great pleasure last weekend to go and photograph Santa Fe 2926 for the first time in the month of April. Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 which was hosted by the Wheels Museum in Albuquerque. New Mexico Heritage Rail was gladly invited to the event to help celebrate the Route 66 Centennial. I had a lot of fun and getting to talk to most of the crew and other members of the organization. It was a successful event was to capture some of the best photos I've ever taken. We'll see you in September!

(This time I was shot in RAW mode)

The Engineer doing a quick pre-trip before departure.
04/22/2026

The Engineer doing a quick pre-trip before departure.

Route 66: Roads & Rails event is in the books.Hosted by the , the 2926 was invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of...
04/20/2026

Route 66: Roads & Rails event is in the books.

Hosted by the , the 2926 was invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the most famous highway in the United States "The Mother Road" herself. Had a lot of fun at the event and is always a pleasure to see this engine running and rocking the rails everytime she goes out.

We'll you guys in September

After the event, the 2926 crew held a members only photo shoot and we were able to capture 2926 in motion all in one mov...
04/19/2026

After the event, the 2926 crew held a members only photo shoot and we were able to capture 2926 in motion all in one move. A big thank you to the crew for making this happen and we were all able to capture great photos. Thank you

Early morning plumes
04/18/2026

Early morning plumes

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