With a fresh crew onboard and the mid train helpers cut in, a loaded ore train departs Rook. The train will be interchanged to CSX at Connellsville, and the ore is destined for the mill at Sparro... (more)
A group of photographers gather as an eastbound W&LE ore train crosses the Peters Creek valley. Units 3049 and 4025 are doing the honors as mid train helpers.
Exactly 20 years ago I visited Rook for the first time and took a few photos of a high hood GP35 and SD45. I've returned to Rook many times over the past two decades, but I've never seen the yard... (more)
Doublestacks cross the Monongahela River, duck underneath the Union RR, and hang a right to head up NS's Mon Line. This location is known as Port Perry and can be extremely busy at times. NS, CS... (more)