A loaded coal train rumbles east along the Levisa branch in Mouthcard, Kentucky.

In the early days locomotives would appear lettered, and in this case painted, in PAL colors, only to last a short time. This nice looking ex-TASD unit had friction bearings, anachronistic even i... (more)

Back in early PAL days paint didn't matter much so some interesting but dirty consists materialized. I've always wondered if those GE motors on Alco trucks pulled better. I like the look.

The pay was low and erratic but being in the equipment business had its fringe benefits like the guided tours such as one that got us a trip through this great operation. This unit was originally... (more)

In VMV's heyday, they'd get a unit, slap VMV or PAL on the slide and assign it to PAL until the unit was sold, rebuilt or failed. The only trick was finding a PAL train running in the daytime. Th... (more)

Some older emd's sit in Paducah Ky at Nre.

A great operation for railfans but somewhat unfortunate for the principals, now long since defunct.

A loaded coal train for Brice, NC cruises railroad east along the Levisa Fork nearing the crew change at Shelbiana

In a truly inspired application of irony someone named this place, desolate, cold and presided over by one lonely buzzard hungry for a meal and unlikely to find one. A coal train trundles its way... (more)

This former L&N unit was reengined by them and would end up shifting coal cars at the very end of the Carrolton Railroad which was a prosperous interprise operated by CSX. This modest little site... (more)

Auto Train in Louisville? Yes, they operated there for a short time. If it had started in Chicago it might have made sense.

The Es where the stars of the passenger world but this one was always my favorite, especially SP's with all the lights, dynamic brakes, ice breakers etc. I'd love to see these racing along a main... (more)

After loading at The Cave Branch Loadout back in Cumberland, this move made its way back down The Poor Fork and on into Loyall Yard. By the looks of this AC4400, it appears to have seen better day... (more)

A northbound CSX military train waits for a signal at Central Ave. with KCS power which includes a scarce white GP38-2.

A lone AC4400 is on the rear of a loaded GALX coal train as it rolls over the massive Arnold Fork Viaduct in Knott County, Kentucky. It's been a while since I can recall a GALX train in these part... (more)