Westbound mtys rock and roll past the old N&W position signals at Welch, WV on a return trip to Auville Yard. I'll catch this very friendly crew a few times further up the line this afternoon.
Westbound 2608 is about 100 feet shy of entering Welch tunnel as it leads lite helpers back to Farm to assist yet another eastbound coal drag up the mountain.
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Helpers shoving on the rear of NS 83K. Note--new paint scheme.
NS 83K rounds an "S" Curve in Welch, WV.
The former N&W position signal are high on the NS hit list along the famed Pokey.
Imagine that, another EB coal train polishing the rails through Welch, WV.