The Hummingbird was an all-coach train that was primarily known for its Cincinnati-New Orleans route. But this train was unusual in that it had multiple segments, including connectio... (more)

Forty five years since the Alcos. This weekend was a safari to catch the last of them. Long lines of all types were stored in Corbin, most to never run again. But we did find these two kicking ... (more)

Built by EMD in February 1953, Louisville & Nashville GP7 sits in the yard in Hopkinsville. This Geep will later be renumbered L&N 2325, and then Seaboard System (SBD) 2325.

(Hopkins... (more)

When the "Family Lines" started to get cozy, their relationship brought things to this area which we would not have ever seen before. Looks like the engineer on this coal train has goos... (more)

This former C&NW E8A has been beautifully restored as L&N 796 for display at the Historic Railpark & Train Museum, Bowling Green, Kentucky.

This 2-8-4, number 1954, was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. The total engine and tender weight was 750,200 lbs., and the tractive effort was 65,290... (more)

A trio of L&N EMDs move engine lite south on the former C&EI toward Yard Center. Tom Golden photo.

A pair of L&N EMDs heads south past the former Monon passenger station platform in Hammond. Tom Golden photo.

Last Louisville and Nashville train to Danville departs Chicago. See Albums below for more April 30th and May1st, 1971 and 1971 photos.

L&N's only U30C locomotive featuring the Extra Reliability series with a special paint scheme.

Danville train arrives Chicago south of Dearborn Station

Amazing! The powers that be at the time allowed L&N steam to be back in the coalfields for the first time in thirty years. That mournful whistle reverberating up the "hollers" and hill... (more)

Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Two Louisville & Nashville E7's leading train 8 The Pan American, are getting ready to leave Louisville Union Station for the last time on May 01, 1971. Photo by Louis Marre, from my collection... (more)

A nice looking L&N restoration rests on the wye as a former CSX switcher rolls past sounding a horn of a collector during the Horns in the Holler event.