NS Train #754 slowly pulls out of the Ellmore Yard with such a heavy load of coal that to be able to negotiate the steep grade at Clark's Gap, 3 lead engines and 3 pushers are required. September... (more)
On a absolutely gorgeous afternoon, train 754 works across the old VGN trestle at Covel, WV just east of Mullens with EMDX 2012 leading the way. This train is down to a literal crawl as it assault... (more)
An eastbound coal train rolls over the former Virginian trestle in Oakvale.
Eastbound coal train 754 creeps over the old Virginian trestle in Oakvale as it passes an old N&W caboose that is the property of the local fire department.
Eastbound coal train 754 rolls east on the Virginian at Wabun as it approaches the bridge over the N&W.
An eastbound coal train rumbles east on the old Virginian at Kumis with an interesting assortment of power. RCO equipped SD40-2 6175 was followed by GP59 4618 and C39-8 8608.
NS 9723 leads 99 loads through the S curves south of Starkey. All 5 units (2 pushers) are in the 97xx series.
754 rounds a curve and rolls into North Carolina with 3 ES40DCs leading.
Southbound NS 754 rounds negotiates one of many tight curves south of Starkey at 10mph.
A woman stops her car to watch 754 glide high above the road and creek just North of Boones Mill on a narrow country road.
754 glides down to Belews Creek Junction.
NS 8980 sits on the mainline, laying down a cloud of white smoke and oil all over town.
NS 754 grinds to a halt in Madison with a problem on the pusher set.