A pure merchandise train when most were coal loads or empties. The head end has just passed the north switch of the long siding.

In those days just another southbound coal train. Overgrowth has probably blocked this shot by now.

Rambling along north of town right along the Mississippi is the local on double track. Had a great place up high across from the state park and enjoyed vacation immensely.

When I was ten, in the "Roanoke Times" newspaper, I saw a shot of N&W steamers lined up in rows with sparks of acetylene cutters coming up somewhere. Here, in a contaminated field by a ... (more)

Found this Paducah rebuild working M of W. Hoped to find good weather before the vacationers came out. Struck out on the weather in the Northeast. As usual. Rumor is the sun does shine there... (more)

Honorary E-unit? A local express races by, WB I'd guess. Photo by Calvin Christman. From my collection.

Relics in service. This was SAL's only E9A, inherited by SCL and acquired by the nationalized passenger service corporation. Will we ever revere the P42 as much? I have my doubts. Photo by Gar... (more)

Back when the station was in its original spot a somewhat late "Silver Star" is awaiting departure.

Having meet with a collision of some sort, probably on the "Silver Star," these units were set out. Photo by unknown. From my collection.

Two classics side by side. Looks like one has a little wrinkle and bump on its face. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Contrary to popular opinion east Texas isn't flat. It undulates in big swells. Here the southbound Houston section of the "Texas Eagle" is accelerating out of one of the many dips. Th... (more)

The "Palmetto" with a meet on double track. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Eastbound coal has topped the grade at a place variously called Horton's Summit, McRae, and Nora over the years. The short steep pull up from Duffield made for beautiful music. At one time Foote... (more)

Eastbound mixed freight hurrying (a fast as possible) down the hollers to get to somewhere.

Another shot of the "wrong way train" running WB. Between Marion, VA and this point the railroad avoids the circuitous river by tackling McMullan Hill. Now descending back to the river... (more)