After exiting the Elkhorn Tunnel, NS 236 throttles it up, passing by the N&W CPL signal bridge at E.E. Elkhorn. A perfect example of Appalachian railroading..
Railfanning in Appalachia.. Struggling uphill with two motors on the head end and two on the rear, a Bluefield bound coal train does notch 8 at the Maybeury interlocking. Notice the abnormally unl... (more)