With about 35 loads in tow, H801-15 nears the crest of the near 2% grade in Springdale, WV on the former NF&G.
The Spirit of Grafton unit leads H801-15 with roughly 35 loads of coal out of Rainelle, WV bound for Meadow Creek on the former NF&G.
With 50 loads in tow from Anjean, CSX 3016 leads H801 into Rainelle where it would drop the head 17 cars before heading down the mountain to Meadow Creek.
H801 departs Rainelle with 38 loads of coal bound for Meadow Creek.
75 Loads from the Clearco Xinergy Mine follow Big Clear Creek towards Rupert on the former NF&G / C&O Big Clear Creek Subdivision. The line was heavily damaged by flooding on June 23rd 2016 which... (more)
Two GE's are navigating the constant sharp turns that are a trademark of the former NF&G RR, which was little more than a paper railroad jointly controlled by the NYC and C&O.
With the retainers set, the two GE's are dragging 34 loads and one empty across State Route 20 near Springdale.
H801 notches up on departure from Rainelle, and will be crossing US Route 60 (aka the Midland Trail) on its way to load at Anjean.
The spirit of Grafton rides the jointed rail of the Rupert Subdivision.
The Cleaning plant and loadout at Browns Creek is served by 4 different mines, and sent to market via CSX.
