"Bring 'er on back Opie!" exclaimed the conductor of CSXT C212 to the engineer as they reverse to couple to a southbound N541. The Morley manned helper operation has shoved many coal trains over t... (more)
The Morley manned helper proceeds to shove a southbound loaded Bull Run Steam Plant coal train over Duff Mountain.
CSXT locomotive engineer Jeff Curtis brings a slop freight north through the fog and past the Duff Mountain helper shack on a cool morning.
Less than four months out of the factory, CSX 3203 is serving pusher duty at Morley, where it sets lifeless, awaiting the next assignment. CSX keeps at least one engine stationed here full time. W... (more)
Conrail, still hanging on but just barely...
The conductor of CSXT Train C212 keeps watch, "protecting the shove," as the locomotive operates in reverse direction to clear the main line at Morley and await its next assignment. A then-recentl... (more)
A CSX southbound coal train glides through Morley through the tunnel and across the creek, led by a shiny YN3B Boxcar Logo standard cab.
The southbound deadhead move of the annual CSX Kentucky Derby Train works through the rugged terrain of the KD Subdivision near Morley, TN as it makes its way back to Jacksonville, FL. The train h... (more)
Used for tie storage, an ex Conrail that went to CSX after the merger wears New York Central reporting marks. A paintbrush and a bucket of white paint will do in a pinch.
Fill 'er up please. The helper engine at Morley is fueled to the tune of 3,000 gallons in thirty minutes on this wintry, rainy day. The tank holds 5,000 gallons total and is usually topped off eve... (more)
The uniformity of the floodloader coal is impressive.
A coal drag rumbles out of Hickory Creek #1 tunnel, enroute to Georgia Power.
With two of three engines down, this southbound coal drag will need more than a little help from the shack at Morley and the helper crew.
A faded lead engine crosses Hickory Creek after traversing thru three tunnels in the last three miles.
An oddity on the KD, container train W827 makes its way north with a solo engine. A total of 5174 feet long.
