HLCX SD40-2 #6305 still wearing its MPI paint leads Alabama Southern Train 112 east through Gordo, AL., on their way to Tuscaloosa, AL.

HLCX SD40-2 #6305 still wearing its MPI paint leads Alabama Southern Train 112 east through Reform, AL., on their way to Tuscaloosa, AL.

HLCX SD40-2 #6305 still wearing its MPI paint leads Alabama Southern Train 112 east through Gordo, AL., on their way to Tuscaloosa, AL.

HLCX SD40-2 #6305 still wearing its MPI paint leads Alabama Southern Train 112 east just outside of Gordo, AL., on their way to Tuscaloosa, AL.

HLCX SD40-2 #6305 still wearing its MPI paint leads Alabama Southern Train 112 east across the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa, AL.

HLCX SD40-2 #6305 still wearing its MPI paint leads Alabama Southern Train 112 east back to Tuscaloosa, AL., as they pass through Reform, AL.

A mix of Locomotive power is seen here resting at Alabama Southern's yard in Tuscaloosa, AL., on a cloudy October afternoon

HLCX 6305 leads a quintet of SD-40's through the roller coaster track profile as it nears KCS's Artesia Yard where it will interchange its train and pick up a new cut of cars to take back to Tusca... (more)

Alabama Southern Train 222 heads east for Tuscaloosa, AL, leaving behind a beautiful sunset at Elrod, AL.

Alabama Southern Train 222 has just departed Reform, AL, as they head east to Tuscaloosa, AL, with interchange from KCS at Artesia, MS.

Alabama Southern Train 112 has just tied down their Train at Reform, AL, to await a new crew to continue the trip east to Tuscaloosa, AL, with interchange from KCS at Artesia, MS.

HLCX 6305 switches cars at the west end of WSOR’s Janesville yard.

Lights from the Harpers Ferry Station define the west portal, while the headlight of a Helm SD40-2 brightens the east portal (circa 1896).