The "Wine Tasting" excursion is about to leave on the return to Nashville.

Former C&EI unit captured by Mike Dolenski. From my collection.

Photo by Dave Petke, from my collection.

One of those days when you say "it doesn't get much better than this". Here a northbound L&N train passes thru after running from St. Paul on rights over NS.

At the north end of the yard, just hanging around. This was their territory. Photo by Dave Petke. From my collection.

Interesting trucks on this unit. They are the old style. Note the "tabs" on the truck casting between the axles. These were more common on earlier 6-axle units.

Groady and worn looking this unit reminds us that the good old days were not that great at times but I still miss the L&N. Photo by Mike Dolenski from my collection

With Southern being the big show in Chattanooga, L&N moved its main yard south of town right on the Georgia line. Here a grizzled old vet shows years of hard work at the small engine facility.

In those days we always expected Alcos here and finding a low horsepower EMD B-B was a big surprise. This is the Patio switcher spotting a reefer.

Easing into downtown Lebanon.

This handsome Alco was restored to its L&N status by the SARM & Vintage Locomotives.

Returning to Nashville from Watertown, passing the Nashville & Eastern yard next to the museum grounds. The train will pull by & back in.

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Now fully realized as "L&N 819", its the pride of the fleet alongside #405 (a true L&N veteran) on the TCRM excursions.