Another mugshot. Originally SOU. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Almost exactly like an SW9 except for the from. Originally SOU. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Almost exactly like an SW9 except for the frame. Originally SOU. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

This railroad serves Ft. Liberty (formerly Bragg) for the most part using Army locomotives. In 1985 their main traffic was fuel for Pope AFB, at the north end of the line. One of three active un... (more)

This railroad serves Ft. Liberty (formerly Bragg) for the most part using Army locomotives. In 1985 their main traffic was fuel for Pope AFB, at the north end of the line. Looks like they are ge... (more)

Originally a late-model C&O GP40 this unit has been converted for commuter service and will soon be painted. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Texas is really not flat. Here a mixed freight climbs one of the humps. They do have some wide open spaces. Photo by Calvin Christman, from my collection. BTW, considering the distance from Da... (more)

Empties headed back to Andover and more coal. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

One of the yard switcher slug sets is taking a hack to the caboose track. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Slug mothers got a reprieve and lasted somewhat longer than other GP40s on the roster. This unit is going mine runs on the numerous branches in the "hollers" of extreme southwest Virgin... (more)

N & W crews complained about these being slippery and they seemed banished to ex NKP/WAB tracks for many years but by the 90s they were roaming around. Here's one from when there was variety in c... (more)

Consist of one of the few excursions run over the Paducah and Louisville. I wish I hadn't missed those. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection. Happy July 4th!

This westbound rock train has stalled despite all the units. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection. Happy July 4th!

Seemed appropriate considering today's date but seemed an inappropriate time for an excursion crossing the chilly and a leafless terrain of middle Tennessee behind two former C&O workhorses. Fort... (more)

A westbound rock train is headed back to Lebanon. Those of us with a special affection for the old Tennessee Central dream of seeing the "gap" relaid, probably in vain. Photo by Jim ... (more)