There is not a whole lot left of Raleigh yard. Due to a decrease in the amount of coal traffic coming off the nearby branchlines, the yard sits mostly unused these days. This day, a friend and I... (more)
Shenandoah Junction is a neat location. What more could you ask for; classic N&W CPL's, two busy mainlines, and plenty of railfan friendly viewing areas.
Tonight turned out to be one of those special evenings. A train ended up stalling on Scary hill due to one of their engines dying, which had to be pushed over the hill. It isn't that often that ... (more)