After switching out the ADM grain elevator, the power for the L5R sits just short of the grade crossing, waiting for the conductor to open the switch so the track can shove back onto the Columbus ... (more)
Reminders of happier times on the Northern surround an eastbound loaded grain train as it passes the east end of Vauces center siding. Sadly, there isn't much time left for the C&O signals or the ... (more)
The eastbound K178 preparers to take the clear signal at KN Cabin, on the old C&O era cantilever signal.
The NS 234 passes through the mostly empty Reneck yard, which was packed full of cars a week ago.
The NS 218 passes under the new cantilever signal for Chillicothe, this signal replaced the classic NW CPLs.
Rounding one curve and about to head into another, an eastbound hopper train works on getting back up to full speed, after waiting for a westbound at KN Cabin.
Eastbound hoppers roll down the Northern Sub, over the State Route 207 overpass.
With a field showing some new growth, the K178 ore train heads by the Cantilever signals at Vauces.
Fall in Ohio - some color left in the trees, a light fog in the air and little frost on the ground as a coal train works it's way by Vauces Center Siding.
The NS 218 snakes through Chillicothe, on its way east on the Columbus District.
The NS 863 with a recently painted dash 9 leading, passes by a farm that looks like it is about ready to fall over.
A ES44AC leads a train of empty hoppers under the rusty CSX Northern Sub bridge.
The CSXT 651 leads a train of empty hoppers under the westbound former C&O cantilever signal at West Vauces.
On a crisp fall morning, "Clear East and West End Vauces, clear signal VA Jct." a westbound coal train would soon be calling as the HD dispatcher in Huntington, WV does his part in keeping trains ... (more)
Under a clearing sky, NS train 194 heads eastbound for Portsmouth along the former N&W Columbus District.
