The former N&W Bristol Line had to thread its way through the narrow gorge of the middle fork of the Holston River while dodging sinkholes, which resulted in a crooked,speed- restricted track. T... (more)

Downgraded to 3000 HP, a rebuilt unit is handling ballast train duties today. Interesting signal on the main seems to indicate a permanent speed restriction here.

A southbound unit coal train revs up and begins its southbound journey off the Rock Creek Lead which bypasses the yard on the west side.

Crawling past the St. Mary AME church a short southbound freight hunts for rails on this decrepit line.

North bound empties at the top of the grade. Anybody know what that thing is above and between the windshields?

Spiffied up by Indiana Railroad apparently. Origin unknown but I’m guessing SOU> NS due to long hood features.

Built for Birmingham Southern, the unit reflects special equipment for steel mill work.

I like buttheads. I am an American voter. CSX’s have always been elusive out away from big cities so you might imagine my delight at finding this one switching a scrapyard late one evening. 1... (more)

Originally Illinois Terminal, then MRS, etc. this unit is still looking great.

Every bit as great to ride as the narrow gauge but largely unknown, this line is a gem. On it’s first trip since rebuilding and last trip to date this great little engine poses while we take in... (more)

“Candid” shots are always my favorite so we we delighted to catch 487 doing “real work” much a she would have in the 50s. Evidently the diesel was down and steam was making up a work trai... (more)

Just sitting there crewless in the lonely stretches along this lonely highway.

Using reporting marks of subsidiary Georgetown Rail Equipment this maintenance of way train is heading into the “hollers”. Power car converted from a GP38. Last railfan trip before my bypass... (more)

The first long siding east of Bristol at 10,000’, Glade sees many meets. This EB is easing along on the main for an approaching WB. Rumors say a 15,000 footer will go in Max Meadows. Good pla... (more)

“Gut” train daily, but then aren’t they all these days?