An NS crew member exchanges waves with fellow railfans during a recent outing out along the Pokey. The trip was sponsored by the local CWC.

In these parts, this is called a KYA curve. A pusher set banks into the curve at Ought One.

One mean looking machine. This old soldier still has what it takes to lead a coal train on the Pokey.

This C39-8E leads the way for this coal train. Still lookin good after all these years.....

The devon area along the Pocahontas is filled with big banked S curves that follow the route carved out by the Tug River. A theme park would charge $82.50 for such a thrilling ride.

Yes, it really is that steep...

SD60I in CR blue looks kinda nice leaning into the curve at OO.

Kinda gives you an idea of how sharp this curve actually is, as this AR slowly makes its way through it.

With an Operation Lifesaver bringing up the rear, an AR glides into the sweeping curve at OO.

This shot shows the banked rails that are needed to help get trains through one of the toughest curves along the Pokey.

890 knocks down the signal at Ought One on this cool December night

Its after sunset and the north end of the Buch Branch comes alive as 822 swings around the east leg of the "Y" to begin the journey east on the Pokey Main towards Bluefield, West Virginia.

A former Conrail motor leads a loaded drag pass the west leg conection to the "Buch" Branch at Devon, West Virginia.

194 hits the reverse curve at Devon