Mark MacDougall has spent twenty years photographing railroad operations throughout North America and has held a lifelong interest in the industry. Mark has spent his career in public transportation administration and operations. He currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, Karina. Previously, Mark had the opportunity to compile photos for this book during eight years residing in the Los Angeles region of California, having moved there from his native Pennsylvania to complete a master’s degree in Public Policy from Pepperdine University. He also has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Pennsylvania State University.