Great shot Nick. I love how the railroad is just part of this outstanding view.
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Excellent! The beautiful use of B&W in this image brings new meaning to the phrase "Dark & Moody." Well done Nick.
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Just awesome and unique view of one of my favorite NC spots, and I didn't even know they used helpers or ran such heavy drags over the grade. What is the ruling eastbound grade? The other side is far more famous.
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LOVE this photo, Nick. The tension in the air is very cool. Brooding clouds overhead; the darkness of the woods; the highlight glowing from the tunnel. And not a streak of light to be seen!!!
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Nick - I believe there are two or three stretches of 1.6% eastbound grades between Asheville and Ridgecrest that necessitate the pushers. They either cut off on the fly near Ridgecrest or, if there is westbound tonnage in the Old Fort or Greenlee sidings (excess cars that a westbound local or woodchip train couldn't haul up the loops) the helpers will stay on for the ride down the mountain and take that tonnage back to Ashevillle.
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Very cool and moody photo, Nick. Nice job.
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As usual, love the B&W, Nick ... great complement between the stars and city lights in the distance ... well done!
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