Moving quickly through a fine winter afternoon.
An all-power move waiting on an eastbound.
Siding time for the morning local.
Late afternoon duties for the Bristol local led by an ex-Southern unit.
Looking mighty forlorn due to extensive vandalism and site flooding. Thankfully, it was rescued by the Illinois Railway Museum and now resides in Union, IL.
The way it was! Folks got close-in trackside to gather gifts tossed from the Ob car as the 50th Anniversary Santa Train came by. Challenger is UP re-lettered for the occasion.
Scene looks like a model set-up as the 69th CSX Santa Train slowing passes over the famous steel structure.
The 69th Santa Train is right on time for the scheduled stop at St. Paul.
Power is in process of running around the train for the return leg of the excursion that originated in Roanoke.
Excursion train from Roanoke has arrived and is discharging riders in Abingdon at the former N&W Passenger and Freight Depots.
With the 23G meet accomplished, the Roanoke to Abingdon excursion comes off the siding and resumes the journey.
Westbound to Knoxville. Will meet 23G at Piney Flats
Empty hoppers heading back to the mine. Crew will arrive shortly so train can leave yards allowing 22A to take the main.
The tail end pusher of the eastbound moves through the yards past a parked local on an adjacent track.
Tennessee side conductor does a lights check before the westbound gets underway.