Above is a (small) "preview" image, If you'd like to see the image full size, click below. Note that once image loads your cursor should change to a "+" sign, click on the image to see the full size version, with remarkable detail:

Super Chief

This shot is from:
[www.shorpy.com]

which has thousands of vintage photos available, generally from large format plates/film, with remarkable detail. There appear to be several hundred vintage rail photos. Note that after the "preview" loads, you can click on each image to get a full-size view.

Railroads are only one of the subjects covered.

I have no connection to Shorpy, just found it very interesting.