A former SCL unit appears to be the yard switcher on this date. By this point the switcher usually was a 6-axle.
In the big cut a southbound mixed freight rattles down the former L&N main. Looks like a humid day and the train is going somewhat slower than normal due to the freshly scattered ballast.
At one time IC had a branch that crossed the former L&N main. The branch went to Hodgenville. Today the branch only goes as far as the Dow Corning plant and is operated buy CSX. Here a slug set... (more)
Back when JC had a switcher this one is resting for the weekend.
The returning Guntersville Turn with a former B&O unit, still unmodified to reflect the change to CSXT. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.
Awaiting removal and repair after a grade crossing incident. Originally a B&O unit. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.
NB train bound for Cincinnati.
Photo by Dave Petke. From my collection.
Northbound mixed freight with a former C&O unit.
Challenge: Top this for a bad paint job. This was the yard switcher de jour I found on a business trip. Former C&O unit.
Last "straight" 39 bought by C&O, the rest were -2 merger acquisitions.
Former C&O unit was being used in a helper set. Some zealot got crazy with the renumbering.
Former C&O appearing to have some brake issues at the roundhouse. Things must have worked out because this one went on to serve the AGR.
Nee L&N, ex SBD. Classy repaint ala the new masters.
Nee L&N, ex SBD.