A paint job to warm the cockles of a bean counter's heart. This ex-P&LE unit had apparently not even gotten the yellow doors before being whisked of to this great little rural coal hauler.

Returning from Norton, VA to Loyall, KY during a very well received excursion schedule into the coalfields, this fine old steamer go to go out for a big trip under the auspices of the KRM and SBD.... (more)

Nice looking unit, bought new and originally painted an OWTX green but they soon figured out that didn't work.

Originally this famous unit was apparently an F9, at least in looks but over the years she received all sorts of modifications a the company tested components across the nation. During this perio... (more)

Imagine you are in your submersible 14,000 feet beneath the surface of the ocean and this thing swims into view from the murk. Yuch! Hard astern!

A SB train is headed out for more "dirty" coal to haul to the prep plant at Dent. Apparently waiting for crew. According to an unnamed coal operator, "We wondered how they could afford to have t... (more)

Still looking good after many years, this ex-ATSF gator is loafing along on trackage operated by Squaw Creek, Yankeetown Dock and Norfolk Southern. It's a pie job.

Still the best locomotive ever run by NS steam program (IMHO). Here the train is westbound entering the siding for a meet. Why yes, I am on the lead locomotive of the train they are meeting, by ... (more)

Digging in and laying sand on a westbound fantrip on the Christiansburg grade.

Yes, that is the James River and that is the old C&O main. Who wouldn't chase on this blazing hot day. And best was I got Dad out with me and he really enjoyed it, much to my surprise.

P.O. Likens is a legend in Clinchfield Country. A lifelong railroader, CMO, restorer of #1, and a "helluva fine feller". Here he is greeting the return of a south end round trip in the good old ... (more)

The East Tennessee Railfan Association Special has just tacked on a gon and a caboose and has begun its return to Erwin on this rare steam-only fantrip. They are about to enter Vance Tunnel. Two... (more)

Do not try this at home.

Waiting at the south end of Boody Siding for a SB train to pass the great impostor will soon proceed to the Wye at St. Paul and turn there to pull a the remainder of a trip north after being unabl... (more)

With great trepidation the East Tennesee Railfan Association offered tickets at $50 each for the only fantrips with #1 and no diesels. Here the old teakettle has gone to Altapass, turned, added a... (more)