Fifty two years ago Wilmot Model Railroad Shop in Prattville was a beacon for model railroaders in the deep south. We traveled there as often as possible to buy treasured models and to chit chat ... (more)

Had to be in the panhandle on business and got to get out a little. Caught this westbound with a former MP unit.

Late in their service life a few units were selected to be dedicated to Maintenance of Way services and were dolled up as "pumpkins" making them instant celebrities in the railfan world. Photo by... (more)

Looking pretty good after a few years, a small relief from "stealth" is on the point of a southbound train.

Back in the days when Santa dispensed goodies anywhere along the line, hopefuls are waiting in anticipation of some treats. Those guys on the front are strapped down and keeping an eye on the tra... (more)

F40PH triple set Leads the Office Car Special CSX P001 with CSXT 1, CSXT 2, and CSXT 3. The “OCS” allows CSX officials and executives to tour the rail network. Rolling to a brief stop in Dew... (more)

A common hangout for me in those days, this was a busy place. This former C&O unit is awaiting work.

Built for L&N the to SBD and now in classic "stealth", if there is such a thing, this is the miscast yard switcher on that day.

Back when CSX had traffic downtown they kept a switcher at Johnson City. This ex-B&O veteran is resting in the sunshine for the weekend. Well deserved, it appears. GWI's East Tennessee Railway ... (more)

Photo by Dave Petke. From my collection.

From the get go of the merger I wanted to find these for RF&P oddballs because I didn't expect they would last long. Big surprise. They were still around the last time I checked.

Originally L&N (in this scheme), then SBD and now CSX with an odd touchup. Want to weather this one?

Another grizzled old veteran, by this date probably serving on a work train.

M367 resumes trip Westbound after leaving bad order car in Lyons Yard.

M367 begins a setout move for a bad order car.