The slide fence protects the trains from the massive cliffs that loom above the east portal of Glen Alum Tunnel.
The daily 18M, hauling the mail one could say. rushes east out of Glen Alum tunnel. Work is due to begin this Fall on the widening project for Glen Alum.
NS 18M heads out of Circleville by a field of new crops that seems to be off to a good start. The pumpkin shaped water tower can be seen in the background.
18M passes though Central Ohio with a SD70 and a Dash 8, still in CR blue on a great afternoon to railfan.
NS 18M with BNSF 8249, and NS 6666 head out of town, about to pass under Rohr Rd on the NS Columbus District.
Eastbound 18M passes a cut of coal on the center siding at Yards.
I know, I know, I'm wearing the Glen Alum Tunnel photos out. It's a sentimental thing. I grew up around this tunnel and the Heartland Corridor Project is going to change it soon.
A few days after the big snow storm, the leader of 18M still shows evidence of doing some plowing, while the snow on the ground is beginning to look like it has been there for a while.
18M leaves Bluefield as the snow starts to come down.
A Sunday cruise along the Pokey with plenty of power. I know it is a dash 9. I forgot to change it b4 I subbed the pic.
A freight train passes thru the yard at Williamson.
Eastbound 18M pops out of Hemphill No. 2 Tunnel and approaches Hemphill No. 1 Tunnel on Norfolk Southern's Pokey mainline.
Late day eastbound 18M passes some fall colors at Yards.
