CSX’s OLS MAC rebuild leads CSX M308 west out the Clifton Forge Yard after working it and a crew change.

CSX’s OLS MAC rebuild leads a manifest west through Eagle Rock, VA.

CSX’s OLS MAC rebuild leads a manifest west through Natural Bridge, VA. The Norfolk Southern Roanoke district is above it.

Norfolk & Western 611 charges around the curve as it approaches Shillings Trail on a cloudy October afternoon.

A BNSF H2 dash 9 leads NS 279 west over the New River in Radford, VA.

A BNSF H2 dash 9 leads NS 279 west through control point Montgomery in Shawsville, VA.

A BNSF H2 dash 9 leads NS 279 west through control point Arthur in Shawsville, VA.

Originated at Tom's Creek this train has transited with tight tunnels and high bridges to enter Boody Yard, a great place to be called for duty. They'll probably go to Carbo or Cleveland to chang... (more)

Three trains awaiting crews, back in the days of coal, as the sun weakly peers through the humid haze draped over the Appalachian hills. "It's going to be another scorcher", as the old ... (more)

Using a Dumptrain developed by Georgetown RR NS is moving Westmoreland Coal Co. product on a short haul to the processing plant. We're up the creek from Mud Lick Junction. The train ran backward... (more)

Part of a string of power awaiting assignment at the home of the old Interstate Railroad. These days the place is far less busy and a four-axle is very rare.

Back when NS felt 4-axles were needed in the backwoods a large string are bringing in this mine run. Built with a tiny tank, these units got more fuel capacity from retired SD35s.

EB intermodal with the last stand of the standard cab in the lead. "Bump" on the side of the short hood is needed for electronics associated with screens in the cab.

A BNSF H2 dash 9 leads NS 279 west through control point Arthur in Shawsville, VA.

Originally N&W, equipped with slug connections, this unit is on an EB freight.