Southern 154 near Holston River Park with the 1pm Christmas Lantern Express.

Little kids have their Day Out With Tomas. Big kids have better tings to do. Great day out.

Imagine you had these little beauties, a vintage freight train, several miles of track, plenty of time and a cooperative, friendly crew. Yes, it was a nice day. I’d trade 10 fantrips for one g... (more)

I was about a mile away from the siding at Cherokee Mills when I heard a whistle. So I went to investigate. Driving down the road that parallels the NS Main, I coduln't see any sign of a train. So... (more)

It finally happened! I decided late the day before to make a trip up to Knoxville to chase the last day of steam operations on the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad's "Three Rivers Rambler", ... (more)

Built in July 1947 as Southern 2262 it would later be renumbered the 1053. In May 1990 I found it sitting in Knoxville's yard waiting for an unknown future.

The Three Rivers Rambler excursion train

Three Norfolk Southern SD40-2s rest in City Yard in downtown Knoxville, TN. Each of these locomotives was built for a different railroad. NS 3467 was built as Burlington Northern 7118. NS 3223 ... (more)

It’s 9:40 AM and our charter train is ready for boarding on the riverfront. The rare unit, lettered ”Three Rivers Ramler” is enough to keep us interested, however there will be others. Aft... (more)

Southern Railway No. 154 is seen heading up a photo train on June 17, 2017. The locomotive featured a special Asheville paint scheme for the charter, which was organized by myself under Southern R... (more)

1890 Baldwin build Southern Consolidation #154 leads a short freight across the Holston River bridge while a young couple mourns the loss of a loved one A Southern Rail Productions photo chart... (more)

1890 Baldwin build Southern Consolidation #154 leads a short freight as a young lady takes notice A Southern Rail Productions photo charter

1890 Baldwin build Southern Consolidation #154 poses at the water tower in downtown Knoxville A Southern Rail Productions photo charter

1890 Baldwin build Southern Consolidation #154 leads a short freight across the Holston River bridge during a Southern Rail Productions photo charter

163 tops the hill into Bearden on a warm summer afternoon.