Getting these units looked easy but took a lot of sitting and waiting as they ran up and down the private railroad that paralleled CSX here.

A "target of opportunity" as we made our way to a railfan week in southern Indiana.

Well, it's CSX but this nee-SAL, ex-SCL, ex-L&N, ex-SBD unit still has the nice paint job. I'm really surprised the L&N haters allowed this paint job. I have always liked the SDPs.

There's a great old railroad in there trying to get out!

Former Clinchfield unit is looking great in my pick for the best gray scheme ever.

Not the best looking F-unit but a pleasing little unit nevertheless. Laying over between runs.

A paint job to warm the cockles of a bean counter's heart. This ex-P&LE unit had apparently not even gotten the yellow doors before being whisked of to this great little rural coal hauler.

Returning from Norton, VA to Loyall, KY during a very well received excursion schedule into the coalfields, this fine old steamer go to go out for a big trip under the auspices of the KRM and SBD.... (more)

Nice looking unit, bought new and originally painted an OWTX green but they soon figured out that didn't work.

Originally this famous unit was apparently an F9, at least in looks but over the years she received all sorts of modifications a the company tested components across the nation. During this perio... (more)

Imagine you are in your submersible 14,000 feet beneath the surface of the ocean and this thing swims into view from the murk. Yuch! Hard astern!

A SB train is headed out for more "dirty" coal to haul to the prep plant at Dent. Apparently waiting for crew. According to an unnamed coal operator, "We wondered how they could afford to have t... (more)

Still looking good after many years, this ex-ATSF gator is loafing along on trackage operated by Squaw Creek, Yankeetown Dock and Norfolk Southern. It's a pie job.

Still the best locomotive ever run by NS steam program (IMHO). Here the train is westbound entering the siding for a meet. Why yes, I am on the lead locomotive of the train they are meeting, by ... (more)

Digging in and laying sand on a westbound fantrip on the Christiansburg grade.