CSXT 170 pops out of the tunnel at Hazard as it enters the yard and prepares to make a run up the E&BV Sub to Martin. The vine that ate the south, kudzu, has taken over the hillside the tunnel cut... (more)
CSX's Hazard Yard sits quiet and empty as we find four old cabooses waiting for their turn to be used down mine spurs. BO 903032 is a blast from the past, still sporting its Chessie paint scheme.
Shortly after crossing the state line at Hagans, VA the steam special is heading back toward Louisville after drawing huge appreciative crowds all along. I hope to see her again in the same place... (more)