There's not much left here to suggest Keyser's former importance to the B&O. A few MOW cars have the remains of the yard to themselves as Q316 rolls through town.
Light snow flurries at Grafton have turned into heavy snow at Tunnelton.
A few snow flakes swirl around 316 as he gets ready to depart Grafton.
This is the view from the bridge in photo 52051.
Q316 puts on quite a show as he struggles upgrade in the snow.
Q316 entering Grafton Yard
Q316 with HLCX 6302, CSXT 8008, and CSXT 2660 enters Grafton, WV crossing the Tygart Valley River
Dozens of fishermen occupy the Tygart Valley River as Q316 eases into Grafton Yard.
Q316 does some switching at Grafton before continuing east on the Mountain Sub. Note mismatched number boards on lead engine.
The second 316 of the day sits in the yard, awaiting a new crew.
A quartet of CW44AC's up front and another pair positioned midtrain lift CSX Q316 up the final stretch of Cranberry Grade on a beautiful fall day.
Working hard while ascending Newburg Grade, 316 passes the West End signals.
Q316 begins its short but steep descent down Cheat River Grade. In a few miles the train will be in Rowlesburg where it will cross the Cheat River and begin climbing the tortuous Cranberry Grade.
Q316 approaches Beech Street interlocking at Grafton WV.