A pair of FIMX B23-7's build their train at the companies Crab Orchard plant. Also visible is the plant switcher 45 tonner as well as former NS 3999, used for parts.
Franklin Industrial Mineral's high-hood B23-7 sits idling as the crew prepares their train for departure eastbound to the NS interchange in Rockwood, TN.
The engineer on the 4023 quickly accelerates to get in the clear as the 4021 makes a move to add 4 more cars to the outbound train that the 4023 will soon take to the NS interchange at Rockwood.
With the days work done, the crew moves their power to the shop building on the right. The 3999 in the background provides spare parts to help keep the 4021 and the two other B23-7’s in service... (more)
All three of Franklin Industrial Minerals B23-7’s sit outside of the shop building at Crab Orchard.
Franklin Industrial Minerals eastbound train departs Crab Orchard bound for the NS interchange at Rockwood.
The eastbound train prepares to make a back-up move to get the rest of its train before departing Crab Orchard.
FIMX 3999 is former Southern 3999A.
FIMX 4021 is former Southern 4021H.
Two high-nose hammerhead B23-7's are busy assembling the morning train for owner Franklin Industrial Minerals.
Don't fall in the chemical pond! Two high-nose hammerhead B23-7's are busy assembling the morning train for owner Franklin Industrial Minerals.
FIMX 1297 seen at Crab Orchard.
A roster shot of FIMX 4023. Originally built as Southern Railway 4023, to Norfolk Southern 4023. The 4023 was sold to Franklin Industrial Minerals when they assumed operation of the old Crossvill... (more)
The road train creeps through the tunnel at Westel. Note the TC logo above the locomotive.
