A leased SD70MAC leads loads of coal west toward Chattanooga.

A pair of ex Burlington Northern SD60Ms lead eastbound 162 through Knoxville, Tennessee.

The last Christmas Lantern Express of 2017, lead by Southern 154, makes its way across the Holston River as the last light of the day begins to disappear.

NS 8154 rolls through Sevier Yard in Knoxville.

On an extremely hot day in June, the oldest operating Southern Railway engine is dressed up in what is to be the best scheme it has ever been in (round number plate, whitewalls and trim, Southern ... (more)

Southern 154 near Holston River Park with the 1pm Christmas Lantern Express.

Little kids have their Day Out With Tomas. Big kids have better tings to do. Great day out.

Imagine you had these little beauties, a vintage freight train, several miles of track, plenty of time and a cooperative, friendly crew. Yes, it was a nice day. I’d trade 10 fantrips for one goo... (more)

I was about a mile away from the siding at Cherokee Mills when I heard a whistle. So I went to investigate. Driving down the road that parallels the NS Main, I coduln't see any sign of a train. So... (more)

It finally happened! I decided late the day before to make a trip up to Knoxville to chase the last day of steam operations on the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad's "Three Rivers Rambler", ... (more)

Built in July 1947 as Southern 2262 it would later be renumbered the 1053. In May 1990 I found it sitting in Knoxville's yard waiting for an unknown future.

The Three Rivers Rambler excursion train

Three Norfolk Southern SD40-2s rest in City Yard in downtown Knoxville, TN. Each of these locomotives was built for a different railroad. NS 3467 was built as Burlington Northern 7118. NS 3223 ... (more)

It’s 9:40 AM and our charter train is ready for boarding on the riverfront. The rare unit, lettered ”Three Rivers Ramler” is enough to keep us interested, however there will be others. After tha... (more)

Gulf & Ohio unit 2391 sits outside the Knoxville Locomotive Shops building on a sunny afternoon. Photo taken with permission.