Two PLNX leasers in matching Western Maryland schemes pull a heavy train through the Alleghenies while putting on quite the show.

Two PLNX leasers in matching Western Maryland schemes pull a heavy train through the Alleghenies while putting on quite the show.

An empty grain train clatters down the Buckingham Branch around 11 PM. The solar storm begins its most intense hour, turning the sky a dazzling mix of reds, oranges, and greens.

Foreign Power? The WM units lead a short Buckingham Branch freight toward Staunton.

Wild Mary lives.

High hood at Staunton.

The mountain local departs Staunton under a gorgeous sunrise. An ex NS high hood leads two Western Marylands.

Buckingham Branch train Z523 operates on the former Virginia Southern line between Burkeville and Keysville, VA one to two days per week. The train is departing Keysville after gathering its outbo... (more)

Looking just a little worse for wear this SOU/NS alumnus is a backking down the spur to serve an industry. She’s probably awaiting a rhinoplasty and a skin graft. Well a new paint job anyway. ... (more)

A violent thunderstorm is looming in the background as the local is heading for the siding to do some switching. About five minutes later SPLOOSH! and ten minutes after that the sun was out. Uns... (more)

After swapping trains at the CSX interchange yard, Z710 brings a big cut of chip empties back onto home rails for the trek to Dillwyn.

There are several shots of this unit on RP.net when it was black and high nosed. Here it is in the company's rather attractive paint job, rhinoplasty complete and earning its keep as proved by ou... (more)

Parked behind the railroad's HQ this former Army unit is named "The General" and I suspect is something of a mascot. We couldn't find anyone to ask whether it actually operates. Built ... (more)

An ex-L&N GP7 leads the BB Buckingham Division local on their way back from the CSX interchange.

In the pouring rain BB's daily train is roaring up the steep grade, generating that Run 8 EMD sound that shakes the earth and vibrates the ambient air. The second and third career locomotives, in... (more)