Rare visit by one of Union Pacific's Heritage units at track speed past Town of Abingdon's NW Caboose.
Eastbound on a fine pre-Spring afternoon.
Advancing slowly to allow gates to deploy, then it's on to Knoxville. Tail end of 38Q is seen on siding track.
With all other tracks unoccupied, the west bound empty auto racks fill the frame.
Bitter cold but brilliant day for the run to Roanoke.
Westbound into a low afternoon sun under clear February skies.
Another clear, blue skies February run for the westbound.
Under clear February skies, the local goes about switching chores in the middle of the yards.
Coal drag awaiting crew to resume SB journey.
Empty auto carriers running as an extra.
Parked correctly for a portrait, long hood forward, awaiting pick up to Roanoke.
Local rests for the holiday on the cross-town track.
Late Christmas afternoon finds the westbound empties auto racks tied down on the main.
A long way up for the Santa Train.
As usual, a large crowd gathered to greet the 72nd CSX Santa Train in the small historic town of Dante. Also on hand was Worlds Miss Virginia Tourism 2015.
