Alleghany Ascents: AMTK 331, a new charger, leads the eastbound Cardinal out of the Alleghany Tunnel, as it passes a loaded coal train on track one on the left side of the frame. The elevation of... (more)

CSXT GE ES40DC #5223 is leading a 4 unit consist pulling a grain unit train past the former Chesapeake and Ohio tower in Alleghany, Virginia.

Westbound CSX GP 40 (B&O 4008) is at A Cabin at Alleghany summit about to enter the tunnel.

Like many railfans, I find myself constantly torn over the endless forward march of technology in the rail industry. One the one hand, its the sign of strong, modern industry. But on the other han... (more)

Q302 with 9018 leading fights there way through the heavy snowfall heading for Clifton Forge, VA.

With over a foot of fresh snow a eastbound coal train crawls up the grade. Passing by the famous A Cabin in a scene that has played out thousands of times since the cabin was built.

'A' Cabin in the snow.

A Cabin stands valiantly in the early morning sun as the fog begins to lift at Alleghany.

A Westbound train of empty hoppers silhouette the soon to be torn down code lines, and the unmistakeable frame of 'A' cabin. A 30 second exposure @ f6.3, ISO 400

With 150 loads of coal, CSXT 5120 is in 8th notch as he exits the newest of the two Alleghany Tunnels. The originial 4,711' Alleghany Tunnel can be seen at left. This tunnel was double tracked unt... (more)

CSX Q302 has just crested the west slope of the Alleghanies at Alleghany. The train has just exited Alleghany Tunnel and will soon be through Lewis, Kelleys, lakes, and Moores Tunnels all with in ... (more)

CSX U156-15 exits the east portal of the 4,751' Alleghany Tunnel. The original Alleghany Tunnel, which is still in service, is just off screen to the left. Canon EOS 50D

CSX Q302-15 is seen passing "A" Cabin at Alleghany. Canon EOS 50D

Eastbound Q302 has just exited Alleghany Tunnel and crossed into VA from WV. He is passing the famous "A" cabin at Alleghany. CANON EOS 50D

If only walls could talk. Think about all that "A" cabin could tell use. Westbound E500-27 heads through Alleghany and will soon enter both Alleghany Tunnel and West Virginia. CANON EOS 50D