GP30 getting worked on at the Soule shop.
Northbound CSX M652-05, with the CSX 3194, Honoring Law Enforcement engine in the lead, splits the signal at Chestoa, coming out of the Nolichucky River Gorge into Erwin.
Northbound CSX M652-05, with the CSX 3194, Honoring Law Enforcement engine in the lead, pops out of the tunnel at Kendricks, a few miles out of Kingsport.
Look Mom, no stack. Well, initially Alco didn't think they were necessary. Everyone else, having been gassed, thought differently, but then, this is the government. Having had inhalation pneumo... (more)
M692-02 comes to a stop on the trestle at Boone’s Creek, just shy of the South End Boone signal, waiting on maintenance ahead to clear up before heading North.
With spring really starting to show, M692-02 popping out of the tunnel at Kendrick’s at Colonial Heights just outside of Kingsport.
An old acquaintance with a new number. This was the SBD number which soon gave way to a CSX number. Photo by Dave Petke. From my collection.
Photo by Dave Petke. From my collection.
TVRM 710 pulls empties from Sphere One Ind.
A pair of Illinois Central SD70s lead a CN manifest train back from interchange with NS to CN Harrison Yard.
Now, the old Tennessee Central was not a high speed line but they did have super elevation on curves, some of it was even in the right direction. In any case this CSX graduate, before that, C&O, ... (more)
Four miles east of town and a CF7 on a passenger train. Who'd a thunk it! Ah, railroading. Photo by "Boxcar" Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.