Lost among the ridiculous number of SD40-2s were a group of much more likable units.

Out of service. No info on where this unit came from or what became of it. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Entering the Palestine Sub is an EB piggyback train. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Not seen as often today as in years past these little beasts were equipped for mobile living. If I had unlimited funds I think I'd like to have a private car that is self-propelled such as this o... (more)

A westbound freight moves the out of Pigs Eye. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Wearing the "Vengeful" paint scheme, this unit is typical of what happened to former L&N under the new management. I guess they forgot all that money this railway produced while they we... (more)

Nothing on the slide but I'd guess around 1982 before much had been repainted.

This locomotive was supposedly numbered 10 at one time but long after demise of the railroad it's back to the original 102. Interesting. A real critter. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my colle... (more)

Eastbound excursion more or less drifting after the tough pull into Bluefield. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Westbound coal hoppers returning to the mines. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Helpers giving a shove on an EB grain train. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Back when Norton was used as the yard for mine runs a returning set of empties has held short at the small community just east of town. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

A thoroughbred which wins races in the rain is known as a “mudder” in some circles. This one with a grain train has made it to a point where it must hold for L&C to do some switching at the i... (more)

A northbound single stack rounds the curve and is about to enter the most reconstructed portion of the CNO&TP. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

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)