In a classic Pokey scene, a caboose protects a shove move on a branch as a ballast train is put away.
These old N&W cabs are still a common sight on mine runs in the WV coalfields. These two are being lit up by a passing coal drag on a cold but clear night along the Pokey.
After an afternoon spring shower to cool things off, this NS coal train blew through southwestern VA on its way to Big Stone Gap.
NS U53 pulls out of the yard with a short cut of cars and a little red caboose.
An indication of the many back-up moves made on this line.
It was hard to tell whose railroad this was until you look between the two visitors.
