The conductor of NS U45 rides on the platform of the caboose as the empty coal train makes a reverse move off of the Clinch Valley mainline and onto the Big Toms Creek Branch. The train is about ... (more)
A cab waits on ex-L&N trackage at Appalachia. The ex-L&N track extends to the Paragon loader near Kelly View. When shoving a train of empties to the loader, the cab is utilized for the reverse mov... (more)
The conductor, the dapper gentleman on the left, had about six more months until retirement. Although he had been offered a lump sum to take early retirement, he figured that by the time taxes, wi... (more)