The Lhoist train returns to Crab Orchard after picking up a cut of empties from NS at Rockwood.
The Rockwood turn returns westbound up the former Tennessee Central mainline, crossing the last high wooden trestle before Crab Orchard.
The FIMX Limestone Train heads back West from Rockwood, TN. With interchange from Norfolk Southern, they are seen here passing through Ozone, TN.
ex-CSX 3138, nee-SCL 5149
FIMX 3138 rests at Crab Orchard during Fourth of July weekend 2010. Built July 1978 as SCL 5149, this unit could be considered the "odd ball" B23-7 on the roster with its low-short hood and EMD tr... (more)
Rockwood turn heads west across the last wooden bridge from it's destination in Crab Orchard, Tn.
Rockwood turn heads west through the former Tennessee Central tunnel through Walden Ridge.
In a scene that looks more like Oregon that Tennessee, FIMX's westbound road train creeps over the towering bridge at Westel.
The FIMX road train crosses one of the largest and most obscure trestles on the railroad on its way back to Rockwood. The railroad is filled with high wooden trestles like this and is a must for a... (more)
The westbound train departs for Crab Orchard after delivering loads to the NS at Rockwood.
Franklin Minerals Rockwood turn at Ozone.
FIMX B23-7s 3138 and 4023 lead their train through Ozone in March '09.
The westbound train crosses one of the many bridges along the line as it returns to the plant with empty cars from the NS interchange at Rockwood.
