We got lucky here, with the empty ore train showing up just a few moments before sunset. With shadows growing longer by the minute, 3102 heads west at 8:04PM.
Upon exiting Temple Tunnel, the 3102 practically glows in the late evening light. The conductor is getting the full effect of a July sunset while the engineer remains at least partially in the sh... (more)
Taking advantage of a great heads-up, I had enough time to hike in to Perry Viaduct. After seeing some amazing photos taken here during the N&W days by E. Roy Ward and Gene P. Schaeffer, I finall... (more)