A pair of brand new CSX GE ES44ACs (950 and 953) sporting the modified CSX 'boxcar' logo lead train Q696 southbound by the south end of Starnes siding on the former Clinchfield. Thanks goes to Cha... (more)
A pair of brand new CSX GE ES44ACs (950 and 953) sporting the modified CSX 'boxcar' logo lead train Q696 southbound through the elevated curve at milepost 68 on the north end of the former Clinchf... (more)
CSX Q696 passes through downtown Toecain, NC as a few people stand around a little community church after morning service.
SB CSX Q696 is about to cross the Nolichucky River for the first time and then cross back over in the heart of the Nolichucky River Gorge just before reaching Poplar, NC.
SB CSX Q696 is easing around the twist and turns that is the Nolichucky River Gorge, it is about to enter the gorge proper as it will veer away from civilization and reappear in North Carolina at ... (more)
A hot Q696 runs around an empty hopper train(behind me on the main) at Boone Station just outside of Johnson City. Nikon D300, Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR.
The eastbound Q696 sits clear of a couple of grade crossings, as he waits to meet a westbound, coming off of the single main.
Charging toward Ridge Tunnel and the ride down the loops, CSX Q696 exits Ridge Tunnel.
CSX Q696 pulls out of the siding, and pauses their work to let Z595 pick up a cut of cars. Nikon D80.
CSX Q696-16 accelerates away from the Kingsport Yard office after picking up orders on what cars to set-off and pick up in the yard.
CSX Q696 is Southbound lead by 1 of only 19 SD70ACe units on the roster.
Q696 battles thick fog on its way south to set off 15 cars in Kingsport. Nikon D80.
Shortly after sunrise, Q696 battles the heavy fog of the Appalachian Region. With an approach signal at S.E Kermit, following slowly behind NS 890. Nikon D80
The ghosts of the Shelby Yard night dance on the walkway of 820, as Q696 gets recrewed in front of the yard office.
CSX Q696 rumbles across the Copper Creek Viaduct only seconds after the head end of NS 722 crossed the lower NS trestle. more)
