All is quiet in the mountain town of Altapass, that is until the faint sound of a K5LA echoed through the valley. Soon a brilliant glow of headlights pierced through the still darkness as the CSX ... (more)
Ethanol loads for Charlotte pass the south end of the Toe River siding and enter Vance Tunnel at Altapass, NC, with the Clinchfield-era signal protecting their move.
Q693 keeps it rolling through a meet with Q692 at Toe River and approaches the top of the grade as it exits Vance Tunnel at the South End of the Toe River siding.