They were lined up in long rows in the north end of the yard, one of the finest Alcos ever assembled in America. The didn't last much longer. This one came from P&N to SCL, to L&N. I would love... (more)

L&N's first acquisition of used C-420s came from merger with the Monon. The Jaunty bell was a dead giveaway. I believe they also had dual controls. I these days they were in pretty good shape. ... (more)

The dry leave's rustle in the wind and the chill in the air portend the approaching end for this unit, relegated to switching and mine runs up obscure "hollers". It's companion was a rather rare ... (more)

Surrounded by steam from AK Steel is a westbound CSX freight passing on what could be the last C&O era signal bridges in the Russell area.

How I wish these had caught on! Somehow I don't think equipping an RS-3 with a 251 was really a program at all. From all I've heard about South Louisville, they probably had a couple of extras 2... (more)

A big chunky overworked workhorse.

Bearing a number from a numbering scheme that just never fully materialized this unit shows evidence of participation in the great coal boom of the period.

Bearing a number from a numbering scheme that just never fully materialized this unit shows evidence of participation in the great coal boom of the period.

How the mighty hath fallen. Bearing evidence of its short-lived 5600 number this ex-demo unit is a lowly yard switcher bearing evidence of South Louisville's make-do modifications. She won't las... (more)

Not a native, this one started on the Seaboard, then went to SCL and ended up going hauling black diamonds.

These morphed a little and actually got a repaint before their demise. Somebody important must have visited.

Another L&N orginal doing mine runs and switching the yard.

Originally bought by the L&N this unit and its slug were the yard switchers for the day. I knew they were living on borrowed time and did a lot of driving but didn't get them all.

All over Eastern Kentucky there were these "boomers" from other original owners with their slugs. The slugs were cut down RS-3s. This unit came from Tennessee Central. I don't think I ever saw ... (more)

This was Valhalla for Alcos in those days. They had a huge yard and it was really isolated from the beaten path. Even my Dad, who wasn't a railfan, liked to watch the switchers rev up, whistle, ... (more)