CSX Q302-15 is seen passing "A" Cabin at Alleghany. Canon EOS 50D

Eastbound Q302 has just exited Alleghany Tunnel and crossed into VA from WV. He is passing the famous "A" cabin at Alleghany. CANON EOS 50D

If only walls could talk. Think about all that "A" cabin could tell use. Westbound E500-27 heads through Alleghany and will soon enter both Alleghany Tunnel and West Virginia. CANON EOS 50D

Some 44 years and change after Tom Sink's recently-posted photo, I found myself at the same location, only I was sur... (more)

Eastbound C&O loaded coal train behind five GPs as seen from A Tower which was still in service at the time of this photo but was retired shortly after. This is now a double track, CTC controlled ... (more)

Westbound E661 passes "A" Cabin in a fresh coat of snow. Note the heads of the signal have been turned in this view. Today the signal is gone completly. Canon A1 / Kodacrome 64

Hallowed Ground for those who love the old C&O. The once proud protector of mountain is dying a slow death at the hands of father time. 'A' cabin was taken out of service in 1961, and soon after... (more)

A mix of GE DC units, and a SD40-2 leaser are on their knees with 150 loads of grain. The engines are just cresting the summit at A cabin.

Westbound empties roll past A Cabin at the summit. Those familiar with the location will notice the old C&O signal structure has been removed. I fear one day A cabin will follow it.

Passing through thick fog, here at A-Cabin, coal empties trail westbound 459 on the ex-C&O Alleghany Grade at 02:55.

I'm willing to bet they could have found a better siding to park a 200 ton transformer.

A trio of new SD50s brings a train upgrade to Alleghany tunnel.

A westbound empty coal train prepares to enter West Virginia as it passes A Cabin