Operating track speed along the scenic Alleghany Subdivision, Amtrak's eastbound Cardinal leans into a rocky cut at E.E. Alleghany.

After shoving a train further east than usual, the Ronceverte helper returns west, passing under the C&O cantilever at E.E. Alleghany.

After inspecting their train west of OX Cabin, a westbound Hinton empty train leans into the curve at E.E. Alleghany as seen by this wide angle perspective.

With colors approaching peak at the Alleghany Summit, eastbound loads head for Clifton Forge on a beautiful autumn morning.

Gliding by "A Cabin", the Ronceverte helper heads west through the famous town of Alleghany.

After departing Clifton Forge earlier in the afternoon, CSX E504 passes under the soon to be removed C&O cantilever signal at E.E. Alleghany, westbound on CSX's Alleghany Subdivision to Hinton.

A Westbound train of empty hoppers silhouette the soon to be torn down code lines, and the unmistakeable frame of 'A' cabin. A 30 second exposure @ f6.3, ISO 400

Passing by the well known, "A Cabin" atop the Alleghany Mountains, CSXT 698 increases speed after dropping off the Ronceverte helper.

A morning westbound empty hopper train has just exited Lewis Tunnel at East Alleghany, VA. The train is en route to Hinton, WV, and ultimately a coal loading point somewhere west of there on this,... (more)

The "class" unit of CSX's SD50 fleet---the 8500---leads an eastbound coal train over the summit at Alleghany, VA on a rain-soaked summer day in 1995. Trivia: the 8500 was actually ordered by the L... (more)

Eastbound coal rolls out of the south bore at Alleghany, VA on the former C&O main line.

With 150 loads of coal, CSXT 5120 is in 8th notch as he exits the newest of the two Alleghany Tunnels. The originial 4,711' Alleghany Tunnel can be seen at left. This tunnel was double tracked unt... (more)

CSX Q302 has just crested the west slope of the Alleghanies at Alleghany. The train has just exited Alleghany Tunnel and will soon be through Lewis, Kelleys, lakes, and Moores Tunnels all with in ... (more)

CSX U156-15 exits the east portal of the 4,751' Alleghany Tunnel. The original Alleghany Tunnel, which is still in service, is just off screen to the left. Canon EOS 50D

CSX Q302-15 is seen passing "A" Cabin at Alleghany. Canon EOS 50D