20 years ago there was a interchange yard to the left of Q226 and one of the world's largest steel mills to the right. Now the only reminder of the past is the famed "Homestead Stacks"

You dont need a scanner to i.d. this train, a trio of M-2s and the time of day leave little doubt that is the "J"

The 578 just arrived earlier today on E729 and will take over helper duty tomorrow. Today's MK helper, 583, can be seen on the ready track in the background.

V653 seen here at the apex of the Cranberry Grade. At Run 8 and nearly walking pace, you could hear this train coming for 5 mins

The Grafton engine terminal, D Tower and the old B&O hotel can all be seen from this angle. Just to the right, out of the frame, is the turntable.

The M&K helpers are almost done getting V653 over the hill, but its anything but an easy finish. The 2.84% grade of the Cranberry Grade has slowed the train to almost a walking pace. It will take ... (more)

After a brief stop to add helpers, V653 is ready to begin its trek up the Newburg grade. It will be 40 miles until the helper's work is done.

'The Snake' perpares to battle the last grade before Grafton a few minutes before sunset

Despite descending 1100 feet in about 11 miles on the Cranberry Grade, U306's rollercoaster ride isn't over yet. The train still has to go up the Cheat River Grade and down the Newburg Grade befor... (more)

U306 passes long closed CA tower in "Terry Allie," as the train crews call it. The mix of state-of-the-art engines and relics from the past like CA tower are one of the most intresting parts of th... (more)

After allowing a short Q316 to pass, E729 drops off two AC44Ws at MK Tower that will take over helper duty tomorrow

Former CSXT 807 has just completed its first trip after being renumbered to 4597. Even the Grafton Yard crew was a little confused by the switch at first.