A CSX unit coal train, running on NS trackage rights, is about to pass under Route 613 in East Stone Gap on its eastward journey.
Just another stealth unit awaiting a call.
Narrow Cabs! Narrow cabs are not (yet) in heads up / chase status, but it was nonetheless a pleasure to see a matched pair of C40-8 engines on K497-03, pulling empty ethanol cars (and an id... (more)
An Auto Rack Train runs east bound on one of the coldest days of the year. The entire consist was running "Elephant Style".
An aging CSX Dash 8 leads a manifest train through Blue Island Illinois on a warm October day.
In her third paint scheme since delivery 21 years ago, CSX C40-8 7551 leads Willard, OH to Russell, KY manifest Q635. Today's train has 128 cars with the rear end still draped over "Apex" after wh... (more)
A CSX unit train, utilizing NS trackage rights between Big Stone Gap and Frisco, struggles up the grade through Baum Hollow in East Stone Gap.
More evidence of the weakening economy. CSX stack train Q151 typically sports 2-3 locomotives and over 100 axles. Today the train is a mere 54 axles and is powered by one fresh looking standard ... (more)
A very late Pasco train passes the signal box for the wayside signal shown on the left
Blue Circle unit train waiting to depart the old pig ramp.
