Litwar Processing Plant sits along the NS Pokey near Iaeger WV. Coal Mining is a dirty business, but has fueled America since the Industrial Revolution. Its days "appear" to be numbered... (more)
After holding on the center siding at Hull for U23, NS 82M begins its run west under the power of two former Union Pacific SD60's.
Running 1 main, U23 passes another coal drag that blocks both 2 main and the center siding at "HULL".
82M with two ex UP, now HLCX SD60's, sits in the center siding at Hull as U23 passes on number 2 west.
The doomed signal bridge at Hull!
Some N&W signals share the afternoon sun with NS C39-8, 8608. Notice the one numberboard as 8508 not 8608.
NS C39-8, 8608, sits quietly on the center siding as U20 rolls past.
Norfolk to Toledo time freight 185 slips around the curve at remote Litwar, WV on the Pokey mainline as the sun begins to cast long shadows in the West Virginia valleys.