As a huge coal train is entirely over the top of the grade its large helper set is still attached, which is somewhat unusual. Looks like the conductor is stepping down with his grip. As the coal... (more)
A 64D oil train works their way through heavy snow in Cresson.
NS train 11Z rolls past a set of former N&W CPL signals at Vesuvius, Virginia.
NS ES44AC #8078 leads a northbound manifest past the CSX signals that protect control point Jones Avenue in the last light of the day. I would then go watch the Braves get creamed by the Giants at... (more)
A westbound light engine movement destined to the ex-Interstate Railroad's Andover Yard splits the switch stands at Kent Junction. The switch stand on the left is for the west leg of the Kent Junc... (more)
It's A Race! On a dreary November afternoon, the NS 8078 emerges out of the Glen Alum tunnel leading a long string of coal hoppers and catching up to the rear of train 272 on the Pocahon... (more)
An eastbound ethanol train climbs the West Slope at Lilly, Pennsylvania
NS #8078 leads a long coal drag off the Evansville Western Railway up the hill into the small town of Sims Illinois.
Final Days of the CPLs. The end of an era is coming in Marion. The N&W Color-Position Light Signals, which have guarded the diamonds at Marion since the 50s, are being replaced by new "Vade... (more)
