150 loaded coal hoppers destined for Pier 9 in Newport News have just started their assault over Alleghany grade, after acquiring the Ronceverte helper. Here, the single ES44AC helper illuminates ... (more)
After assisting 150 loaded coal hoppers over the Alleghany grade from Ronceverte to Tuckahoe, the Ronceverte helper returns west, passing the east end of the siding at 'Browns Mill', near the town... (more)
The Ronceverte helper has just tied on the rear of an eastbound loaded drag and is beginning the climb out of WR Cabin toward the Summit of the Alleghany Grade, nearly 25 miles away. With less tha... (more)
16,000 tons of coal hurries east, kicking up a swath of snow through Ronceverte during the last few minutes of sunlight. Note the very tall code line poles on the left.
Hot Rail! Harsco is hard at work on the number 1 main through Ronceverte. I figure every vehicle on Railroad Avenue will need a bath tonight! Note the heavy foam being sprayed from behind the g... (more)