Pusher units shove hard to get the train up the steep and narrow Gilbert Branch.

NS 217 kicks up some snow as it makes up for lost time due to the Pokey tunnel project curfew.

Big brother allows little brother to pass him while doing a track inspection of the crossovers due to the cold and snow.

What was once the pusher for mine run U23 has now become the head end power as the train leaves the Pokey main and heads up the Gilbert Branch at Wharncliffe.

The Pokey goes to hoppin just as soon as the curfew ends. Here pushers J29 holds main two waiting on NS 148 to give a shove east as NS 233 rounds the bend on main one.

The steep curves along the Pokey allow for some unique photo ops.

Two dash 9's hustle a load of MTYs past the signals and station sign at Wharncliffe.

Another load of black diamond has made it's way off the old Virginian via the Guyandotte and Gilbert branches and is headed for the Pokey at Wharncliffe. This train had 2 pushers on the rear usein... (more)

What an awesome display of power as this coal train rocks 3 states. This massive coal train had 3 engines in front and 3 pushers on the rear.

The old N&W CPLs at Old Joe do a doubletake as a CSX AC makes a rare appearance on the Pokey today. The coal train is passing tail end of NS 233.

One busted tire- $200, ruining my shoes and pants in the mud changing it-$75, warming up at the CWC after bagging this shot and changing the tire, priceless......

A thick fog settles in along the Tug Fork as the new signals at Glen Alum give off a soft red glow while a coal train eases around the curve.

Conductor M. McCloud peers out the window to see who the strange looking guy standing trackside is.

NS 98J passes 2 tagged cars on Ben siding and the slide fence that protects Glen Alum Tunnel. After a hard week of MoW work, the crew hi-balls it back to Williamson for some well deserved R and R.

This NS work train always seems to have cool old power.