A portrait of 1950's EMD's finest diesel power. 8016 poses during a pause in the photo runbys.

Northbound Passenger train accelerates off the bridge at Romney. A Potomac Eagle / South Branch Valley / Chase Gunnoe Charter.

CO 8016 PAN

CO Passenger special lead by 8016 crosses the Sycamore bridge. Night time lighting set up provided by Chase Gunnoe and crew.

C&O 8016 leads a passenger train across a Small trestle in morning light. Thanks to Chase Gunnoe and his team for having a well organized trip and a thank you to the Potomac Eagle staff for making... (more)

Crossing the South Branch of the Potomac on Sycamore Bridge, at the South entrance to the Trough. A Potomac Eagle / South Branch Valley / Chase Gunnoe Photo Charter.

Farmers load up as the local passenger train rolls by, having borrowed a colorful express engine because the regular unit was in the shop.

For all my images from the charter, go Railroad: Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O)
Locomotive: EMD F7(A)
Location: Ridgedale, West Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: CO 8016
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: March 23, 2013

C&O #8016 is a former Clinchfield F5 that was rebuilt as an F7 and later used by CSX. The unit is now owned by the C&O Historical Society and leased to the Potomac Eagle Scenic where it serves as... (more)

Left Superman behind hours ago... a pan at 1/6th.

Dinky-doo. C&O #8016 on the South Branch. This picture is not that far from reality. Have a look here.

Three units displayed under twilight at Petersburg durring the West Virginia Rails celebration.

Potomac Eagle's C&O 8016 sits on display at Washington Union Station, the only F-unit in attendance. Sadly, it was tucked away on the far track away from the "stars" of the event.

Flashbulb lighting by JAL. Equipment provided by the Potomac Eagle (http://potomaceagle.info/), and much logistical assistance provided by the town of Petersburg.

The moon rises over this timeless scene at the south end of the SBVR in Petersburg. Flashbulb lighting provided by Alex Lang.

A car streaks past two handsomely restored EMDs prior to the start of JAL's night photo session.