In 1947, to help meet the demands of the post war coal boom, the Clinchfield purchased 6 used 4-6-6-4 Challenger-type locomotives from the Denver, Rio Grande, and Western. Despite being very big p... (more)
A big coal train begins its charge southbound out of Erwin with veteran F7 800 on the point. The train is about to enter one of the most beautiful parts of the whole railroad, the Nolichucky River... (more)
A pair of Clinchfield high horsepower workhorses sit at the Dante Engine terminal being prepared to make another journey out onto the scenic line. During this time, this could have been a very goo... (more)
When the One Spot was not to pull an excursion, the Clinchifield would call on FP7 200 and F7 800. Even though both were not exempt from freight service, but when they were needed, they were shiny... (more)
A six pack of first generation geeps power a heavy southbound coal train towards Kingsport, Tennessee. At this time, this was certainly a rarity, especially considering the railroad had SD40's, S... (more)