Nearing the end of its second excursion of the day, Hocking Valley #3 passes one of the many large aggregate quarries along the west end of the line.
Originally built by EMD for Illinois Central in December 1957 as GP9 No. 9307.
I think I saw this unit somewhere in Chessie colors. Not many got the paper air filters.
Sometimes business takes you to some surprises.
A big thanks to the crew at HVSRY for putting on a smoke show for the camera! This is a nice scenic ride with old GP's on both ends. If in the area, please go take a ride and support this fine gro... (more)
The HVSRY 2009 Santa train uses a GP7 in C&O paint to pull the train west.
The 2009 Santa train gives the kids the thrill of riding a train along scenic Hocking Valley while waiting on a visit from Santa.
Nearing the end of the trip to from Nelsonville to Logan, the C&O painted GP7 provides the power heading west, while the gray and black painted GP10 on the rear will power the return trip to Nelso... (more)
The Santa train departs Logan and heads back to Nelsonville.
Former C&O GP7 #5833 heading back to Nelsonville on the 2nd run of the santa train season.
RailAmerica GP-38-2 #2602 shoving the 4 new Hocking Valley Commuter Coaches to Smead Rd. Hocking Valley 5833 will take them the rest of the way to Nelsonville.
Ex C&O GP7 leads this special Santa train across the Hocking Valley.
Only a few CEFX units had this paint scheme
PIR SW1500 No. 2342 begins to switch out its consist in Logan's Oldtown Yard for the trip to Lancaster.