A loaded unit coal train exits Sykes Mill Tunnel, bound for Dante where the pushers will cut loose.
Plenty of power on the empty ECP coal hoppers headed back to Andover to reload. Of the five ES40DC's, two will become pushers for the return trip loaded
A lone GP39H-2 75 breaks up the line-up of three other GP40WH-2's 52,61, & 56 resting for the weekend in Brunswick Yard.
The Westbound Capitol Limited arrives for a station stop at Harpers Ferry, with two private cars on the end, 800712 California Zephyr "Silver Quail" and 1041 Canadian National "Mets"
NS 721, awaits a Tennessee crew to take the train on to Bulls Gap, and then on to Andover to be loaded with coal
The 22A waits for a fresh crew to continue on to Knoxville, as the 37Q waits under the Mary Street Bridge to cut out some cars after the 22A departs. And the yard switchers idle away waiting to d... (more)
A well worn ex Conrail D8-40CW leads the 37Q, departing Bristol Yard, past the old passenger depot after setting out a cut of cars.
The 22A passes the old Abingdon Depot at track speed, on a warm early spring day, as several railfans grab shots including RP.Net contributor Jonathan McCoy
The daily 22A approaches Abingdon, as signs of a weak economy persist, todays train was only half loaded with containers as the last half was empty well cars.
NS ES40DC 7663 performs pusher duties on the 100 car unit coal train 76A through Glade Spring
The NS 37Q having set out 6 cars at the yard in Bristol, VA continues on crossing into Bristol, TN and under the control of the Knoxville District
NS 7665 kicks up fresh snow and pushes hard to get the NS 772 to the top of the slight grade in Abingdon
A well worn ex Southern SD40-2 leads the V40 back to Bristol on a sunny, but brisk day
NS 3216 basks in evening sunlight, as the yard switchers idle away on a slow day at the Bristol Yards
NS 6616 with coal mtys, snakes its way through S curves in Coeburn, VA