The normal definition of a unit train is a train carrying a single commodity, such as grain, coal, or oil. An alternate type of “unit” train may be one that has a large number of locomotive un... (more)

The ugly duckling is leading 151 southbound empties across the South Fork of the Licking River on the outskirts of Millersburg, Kentucky.

Five elderly GE products, led by the rattiest looking of the pack, have a massive 151 car train of empties rolling by the Bourbon Drive-In on a perfect late summer evening. Although traffic has b... (more)

To the left of the fence used to be a spur that was a staging location for local excursions by the Kentucky Central Chapter NRHS. There is evidence of the spur track still remaining on the bottom... (more)

Rock loads from Mt. Vernon, Ky. back towards the crossovers at Maysville before heading back east to the loading facility.

Rock loads from Mt. Vernon, Ky. head north towards Maysville for offloading.

Rock loads from Mt. Vernon, Ky. head north towards Maysville for offloading.

Rock loads from Mt. Vernon, Ky. head north towards Maysville for offloading.

Rock loads for Mt. Vernon, Ky. head north towards Maysville for offloading.

TTI had quite the railfan base today in Lewisburg. TTI is just crossing over old state route 11, with rock from the quarry in Mt. Vernon, KY. They will set the cars out in Maysville and take the e... (more)

TTI with 5 B36-7's head up the loaded coal train as it heads north out of Paris, KY

Around and down, TTI rolls into the outskirts of Carlisle, KY bound for Maysville, KY where the black gold in tow will be loaded onto barges for transport on the Ohio River.

An upturn in traffic has lent to TTI gathering railfans in droves, myself included to capture their unique motive power consists while they can be had. Here 5815, in the newest silver and blue vs.... (more)

In the early morning light, a 45 car loaded coal train departs the TTI Yard in Paris, Kentucky with a set of 4 B36-7's leading the way to Maysville

TTI is headed back to Paris, KY with empty hoppers. They have just passed over the only truss bridge on the 50 mile line, spanning Hinkston Creek. After reaching Paris, the hoppers will be sent t... (more)