An autorack train roars out of Hickory Creek #2 tunnel deep in the gorge, soon to start the ascent of Duff Mountain. Autoracks normally don't require the helper to get up and over the grade.
In an odd move south, W772 consisting of power only and the EOT still attached crosses over the Clearfork River at Trevillion. Spring is just now creeping up the mountains as the trees bud out.
Coal drag N254 makes it's way across the Clearfork River at Trevillion on the KD Sub. To the right the Clearfork Branch south wye cuts off. 302 was held up for an hour at Saxton while MOW cleared... (more)