Trackage rights train Z559 rolls south at Starnes on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

It was a tough climb to this vantage point to catch one of the very few manifest freights that run on this piece of railroad.

After briefly halting at Starnes Siding in the background, CSXT 80 is back on the move and is leading a string of southbound black diamond loads by the photogenic "Starnes Overlook".

CSX loaded coal train N015 rolling southbound through the community of Starnes, VA and about to cross the Clinch River.

HIGH ON THE MOUNTAIN! The beauty of Appalachia is definately assured when standing from this viewpoint high above the siding at Starnes. The summer brings lush vegetation...along with snakes and t... (more)

CSX 639 leads a northbound empty hopper train across the Clinch River at the South End of Starnes siding.

It seems like just yesterday when these former Conrail SD70s were delivered. Fast forward nine years; 2569 and 2570 are together again seen here hauling NS coal train 724 southbound on CSX trackag... (more)

Southbound CSX Santa Train just prior to crossing the Clinch River at Starnes.

A southbound trackage rights NS loaded coal train holds in the siding at Starnes as the CSX Santa Train breezes by on the mainline. [CSX 8474, 9998, 9992]

CSX southbound loaded coal train N104 rounds the sweeping curve at milepost 68 just north of Starnes siding with the last of the fall colors standing out in the background.

Clinchfield's "One Spot" #1 leads a southbound excursion train at Starnes siding on the north end of the CRR mainline.

Former Conrail units just crossed over the Clinch River and through Starnes Tunnel.

NS 750 is southbound utilizing CSX trackage rights at Starnes, VA as lead engine 8652 'distributes' some flames as it and the two GP38-2 get the 14,000+ coal train moving again after a brief stop.

CSX 8410 leads the G902 through the siding at Starnes as it passes the old General Store in 'downtown' Slant