KCS trains headed out of Fort Smith face a substantial climb, but typically short trains and more-than-adequate power (often trios of GP40s) mean the hill isn't usually much of a challenge.
Back in the day, the procedure for Southern and Western Railway of Alabama trains passing through Opelika included a full stop at the crossing of the two lines. After a crew member ascertained th... (more)
The pair of GP40-2s take their train of mainly empties up the grade near Camp Murphy North. 426s conductor's side ditch light went out somewhere between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Worth.