It may be Winter but there is still alot going on in the locomotive shop at Cass. Shay #4 and #11 undergo some routine maintenance on this cold January day.
After taking on water Rex back's Shay #4 down to the Cass Station.
Rex holds the throttle of Shay #4 as the two Shay's tackle the mountain. Bald Knob is now only a few miles away.
After two straight weekend's and three tries, the wind finally cooperated, and I was able to get this shot of the doubleheaded Bald Knob Train going around Gum Curve.
Shay #4 and #11 push the 9 car train around a sharp curve.
Helper Shay #4 has disconnected from Shay #11.
Shay's #4 and #11 depart Whittaker for the rest of the 11 mile trip to Bald Knob.
Helper Shay #4 disconnects from Shay #11 at Bald Knob as she will no longer be needed.
The doubleheaded Bald Knob train Departs Cass for the 11 mile trip to Bald Knob.
The doubleheaded Bald Knob train passes through the Limestone cut.
Steam meet's speeder's! Photo taken during a Motorcar excursion by Appalachian Rail Excursion's.
Cass Railroad #4 and #11 arrive at Bald Knob. This rare view was shot from a fire tower atop Bald Knob.
Cass Railroad #11 and #4 depart Whittaker Station for Bald Knob.
Return to service: After a long 8 year restoration Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #4 returns as the Bald Knob Helper. This day also marked the first time that Shay #4 and #11 have ran ogether since #11... (more)